M63
Non-Billable

Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere?

ICD-10-CM M63 is the diagnosis code for Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere. 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for M63

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as M63. They are mutually exclusive:

  • myopathy in cysticercosis (B69.81)
  • myopathy in endocrine diseases (G73.7)
  • myopathy in metabolic diseases (G73.7)
  • myopathy in sarcoidosis (D86.87)
  • myopathy in secondary syphilis (A51.49)
  • myopathy in syphilis (late) (A52.78)
  • myopathy in toxoplasmosis (B58.82)
  • myopathy in tuberculosis (A18.09)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where M63 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeM63 — Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere
Sub-Codes (1)
Sub-Codes 1 entries
M63.8Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhereNon-BillableM63.80Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified siteBillableM63.81Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, shoulderNon-BillableM63.811Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, right shoulderBillableM63.812Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, left shoulderBillableM63.819Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified shoulderBillableM63.82Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, upper armNon-BillableM63.821Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, right upper armBillableM63.822Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, left upper armBillableM63.829Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified upper armBillableM63.83Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, forearmNon-BillableM63.831Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, right forearmBillableM63.832Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, left forearmBillableM63.839Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified forearmBillableM63.84Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, handNon-BillableM63.841Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, right handBillableM63.842Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, left handBillableM63.849Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified handBillableM63.85Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, thighNon-BillableM63.851Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, right thighBillableM63.852Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, left thighBillableM63.859Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified thighBillableM63.86Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, lower legNon-BillableM63.861Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, right lower legBillableM63.862Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, left lower legBillableM63.869Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified lower legBillableM63.87Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, ankle and footNon-BillableM63.871Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, right ankle and footBillableM63.872Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, left ankle and footBillableM63.879Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified ankle and footBillableM63.88Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, other siteBillableM63.89Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere, multiple sitesBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is M63 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, M63 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does M63 mean?

M63 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is M63 in?

M63 is located in Section M60-M63 — "Disorders of muscles" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of M63?

M63 has 1 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: M63.8.

When should I use M63?

Use M63 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere" 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 Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere?

The ICD-10-CM code for Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere is M63.

Can M63 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, M63 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is M63 in?

M63 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from M63?

Type 1 Excludes for M63 include: myopathy in cysticercosis (B69.81); myopathy in endocrine diseases (G73.7); myopathy in metabolic diseases (G73.7) and more.

Is M63 valid for 2026?

Yes, M63 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
M63
Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M60-M63 — Disorders of muscles
2026 ICD-10-CM