M36.8 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Systemic disorders of connective tissue in other diseases classified elsewhere for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Short description for M36.8 ICD 10 code:

Systemic disord of conn tiss in oth diseases classd elswhr

Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M36.8 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

M36.8 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about M36.8 ICD 10 code

Your connective tissue supports many different parts of your body, such as your skin, eyes, and heart. It is like a "cellular glue" that gives your body parts their shape and helps keep them strong. It also helps some of your tissues do their work. It is made of many kinds of proteins. Cartilage and fat are types of connective tissue.

Over 200 disorders that impact connective tissue. There are different types:

  • Genetic disorders, such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Marfan syndrome, and osteogenesis imperfecta
  • Autoimmune disorders, such as lupus and scleroderma
  • Cancers, like some types of soft tissue sarcoma

Each disorder has its own symptoms and needs different treatment.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

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