M61.5 ICD-10-CM Code: Other ossification of muscle
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
M61.5Other ossification of muscle
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where M61.5 sits
- 1
Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- 2
Section
Disorders of muscles (M60-M63)
- 3
Category M61
Calcification and ossification of muscle
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Code M61.5
Other ossification of muscle
More specific choices
Codes under M61.5
M61.5 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
M61.50Other ossification of muscle, unspecified site
M61.51Other ossification of muscle, shoulder
M61.52Other ossification of muscle, upper arm
M61.53Other ossification of muscle, forearm
M61.54Other ossification of muscle, hand
M61.55Other ossification of muscle, thigh
M61.56Other ossification of muscle, lower leg
M61.57Other ossification of muscle, ankle and foot
M61.58Other ossification of muscle, other site
M61.59Other ossification of muscle, multiple sites
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for M61.5.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M61.5.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M61.5.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M61.5.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M61.5.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M61.5 mean?
M61.5 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other ossification of muscle.”
Is M61.5 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. M61.5 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 M61.5 located in ICD-10-CM?
M61.5 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 M61, Calcification and ossification of muscle.
What coding notes are listed for M61.5?
No inclusion terms are listed for M61.5 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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