G71.8 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Other primary disorders of muscles for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Terms applicables to G71.8 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to G71.8 ICD10 Code:
- G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system
- G70-G73 Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle
- G71 Primary disorders of muscles
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
G71.8 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about G71.8 ICD 10 code
Your muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle disorders can cause weakness, pain or even paralysis.
Causes of muscle disorders include:
- Injury or overuse, such as sprains or strains, cramps or tendinitis
- A genetic disorder, such as muscular dystrophy
- Some cancers
- Inflammation, such as myositis
- Diseases of nerves that affect muscles
- Infections
- Certain medicines
Sometimes the cause of muscle disorders is unknown.
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