U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

M32 ICD-10-CM Code: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

M32

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where M32 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 13

    Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)

  3. 3

    Category M32

    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

  4. 4

    Code M32

    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

More specific choices

Codes under M32

M32 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for M32.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for M32.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M32.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • lupus erythematosus (discoid) (NOS) (L93.0)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for M32.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code M32 mean?

M32 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).”

Is M32 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. M32 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 M32 located in ICD-10-CM?

M32 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36) (M30–M36), under category M32, Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

What coding notes are listed for M32?

No inclusion terms are listed for M32 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: lupus erythematosus (discoid) (NOS) (L93.0). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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