Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M61.146 is the diagnosis code for Myositis ossificans progressiva, unspecified finger(s). 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 M61.146 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M61.146 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M61.146 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Myositis ossificans progressiva, unspecified finger(s)". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M61.146 is M61.14 ("Myositis ossificans progressiva, hand and finger(s)"). M61.146 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M61.146 is located in Section M60-M63 — "Disorders of muscles" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M61.146 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Myositis ossificans progressiva, unspecified finger(s)" 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 Myositis ossificans progressiva, unspecified finger(s) is M61.146.
Yes, M61.146 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M61.146 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M61.146 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.