M34 ICD-10-CM Code: Systemic sclerosis [scleroderma]
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
M34Systemic sclerosis [scleroderma]
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where M34 sits
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Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- 2
Section
Systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)
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Category M34
Systemic sclerosis [scleroderma]
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Code M34
Systemic sclerosis [scleroderma]
More specific choices
Codes under M34
M34 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 M34.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M34.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M34.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- circumscribed scleroderma (L94.0)
- neonatal scleroderma (P83.88)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M34.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M34 mean?
M34 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Systemic sclerosis [scleroderma].”
Is M34 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. M34 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 M34 located in ICD-10-CM?
M34 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 M34, Systemic sclerosis [scleroderma].
What coding notes are listed for M34?
No inclusion terms are listed for M34 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: circumscribed scleroderma (L94.0); neonatal scleroderma (P83.88). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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