M36 ICD-10-CM Code: Systemic disorders of connective tissue in diseases classified elsewhere
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
M36Systemic disorders of connective tissue in diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where M36 sits
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Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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Section
Systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)
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Category M36
Systemic disorders of connective tissue in diseases classified elsewhere
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Code M36
Systemic disorders of connective tissue in diseases classified elsewhere
More specific choices
Codes under M36
M36 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
M36.0Dermato(poly)myositis in neoplastic disease
M36.1Arthropathy in neoplastic disease
M36.2Hemophilic arthropathy
M36.3Arthropathy in other blood disorders
M36.4Arthropathy in hypersensitivity reactions classified elsewhere
M36.8Systemic disorders of connective tissue in other diseases classified elsewhere
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for M36.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M36.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M36.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M36.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- arthropathies in diseases classified elsewhere (M14.-)
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M36 mean?
M36 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Systemic disorders of connective tissue in diseases classified elsewhere.”
Is M36 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. M36 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 M36 located in ICD-10-CM?
M36 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 M36, Systemic disorders of connective tissue in diseases classified elsewhere.
What coding notes are listed for M36?
No inclusion terms are listed for M36 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: arthropathies in diseases classified elsewhere (M14.-).
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