M31.7
Billable

Microscopic polyangiitis

Billable / Specific Code

What is Microscopic polyangiitis?

ICD-10-CM M31.7 is the diagnosis code for Microscopic polyangiitis. This code falls under the section "Systemic connective tissue disorders" 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.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for M31.7

✅ This Code Includes

  • Microscopic polyarteritis

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as M31.7. They are mutually exclusive:

  • polyarteritis nodosa (M30.0)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where M31.7 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is M31.7 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, M31.7 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does M31.7 mean?

M31.7 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Microscopic polyangiitis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of M31.7?

The parent code of M31.7 is M31 ("Other necrotizing vasculopathies"). M31.7 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is M31.7 in?

M31.7 is located in Section M30-M36 — "Systemic connective tissue disorders" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use M31.7?

Use M31.7 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Microscopic polyangiitis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Microscopic polyangiitis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Microscopic polyangiitis is M31.7.

Can M31.7 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, M31.7 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is M31.7 in?

M31.7 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from M31.7?

Type 1 Excludes for M31.7 include: polyarteritis nodosa (M30.0).

Is M31.7 valid for 2026?

Yes, M31.7 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
M31.7
Microscopic polyangiitis
Billable / Specific Code
13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M30-M36 — Systemic connective tissue disorders
2026 ICD-10-CM