G71 ICD-10-CM Code: Primary disorders of muscles
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
G71Primary disorders of muscles
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where G71 sits
- 1
Chapter 6
Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
- 2
Section
Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle (G70-G73)
- 3
Category G71
Primary disorders of muscles
- 4
Code G71
Primary disorders of muscles
Codes under G71
G71 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for G71.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for G71.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for G71.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for G71.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (Q74.3)
- metabolic disorders (E70-E88)
- myositis (M60.-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code G71 mean?
G71 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Primary disorders of muscles.”
Is G71 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. G71 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is G71 located in ICD-10-CM?
G71 is listed in Chapter 6, Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99), within Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle (G70-G73) (G70–G73), under category G71, Primary disorders of muscles.
What coding notes are listed for G71?
No inclusion terms are listed for G71 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (Q74.3); metabolic disorders (E70-E88); myositis (M60.-).