M60.8 ICD-10-CM Code: Other myositis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
M60.8Other myositis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where M60.8 sits
- 1
Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- 2
Section
Disorders of muscles (M60-M63)
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Category M60
Myositis
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Code M60.8
Other myositis
More specific choices
Codes under M60.8
M60.8 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
M60.80Other myositis, unspecified site
M60.81Other myositis shoulder
M60.82Other myositis, upper arm
M60.83Other myositis, forearm
M60.84Other myositis, hand
M60.85Other myositis, thigh
M60.86Other myositis, lower leg
M60.87Other myositis, ankle and foot
M60.88Other myositis, other site
M60.89Other myositis, multiple sites
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for M60.8.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M60.8.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M60.8.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M60.8.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M60.8.
Transparency
Source and release
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M60.8 mean?
M60.8 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other myositis.”
Is M60.8 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. M60.8 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 M60.8 located in ICD-10-CM?
M60.8 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Disorders of muscles (M60-M63) (M60–M63), under category M60, Myositis.
What coding notes are listed for M60.8?
No inclusion terms are listed for M60.8 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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