G71.01 ICD-10-CM Code: Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
G71.01 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.
Official description
G71.01Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where G71.01 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
Subcategory G71.0
Muscular dystrophy
- 5
Code G71.01
Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Autosomal recessive, childhood type, muscular dystrophy resembling Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
- Benign [Becker] muscular dystrophy
- Severe [Duchenne] muscular dystrophy
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for G71.01.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for G71.01.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for G71.01.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for G71.01.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code G71.01 mean?
G71.01 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy.”
Is G71.01 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, G71.01 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is G71.01 located in ICD-10-CM?
G71.01 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 and subcategory G71.0, Muscular dystrophy.
What coding notes are listed for G71.01?
Its listed inclusion terms are Autosomal recessive, childhood type, muscular dystrophy resembling Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy; Benign [Becker] muscular dystrophy; Severe [Duchenne] muscular dystrophy. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.