ICD-10-CM M60.811 is the diagnosis code for Other myositis, right shoulder. This code falls under the section "Disorders of muscles" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where M60.811 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M60.811 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M60.811 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other myositis, right shoulder". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M60.811 is M60.81 ("Other myositis shoulder"). M60.811 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M60.811 is located in Section M60-M63 — "Disorders of muscles" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M60.811 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other myositis, right shoulder" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other myositis, right shoulder is M60.811.
Yes, M60.811 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M60.811 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M60.811 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.