G12.9
BillableSpinal muscular atrophy, unspecified
G12.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Spinal muscular atrophy, unspecified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)? Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a group of genetic diseases that damages and kills motor neurons. Motor neurons are a type of nerve cell in the spinal cord and lower part of the brain. They control movement in your arms, legs, face, chest, throat, and tongue. As the motor neurons die off, your muscles start to weaken and atrophy (waste away). The muscle damage gets worse over…
Read more about Spinal Muscular Atrophy at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Edaravone›
- RiluzoleBenzothiazole [EPC]›
- Onasemnogene Abeparvovec›
- TofersenAntisense Oligonucleotide [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
MedlinePlus · NIHPlain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).
Benefits & assistance programs
Federal & state- AABD Cash Assistance›
- ACL Assistive TechnologyADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING (ACL)›
- ACL Assistive Technology State Grants for Protection and AdvocacyADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING (ACL)›
- ACL Centers for Independent LivingADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING (ACL)›
- ACL Independent Living State GrantsADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING (ACL)›
- Adult Day Care›
- Adult Day Care›
- Adult Day Care›
- Adult Day Care›
- Adult Day Care›
- Adult Day Care›
- Adult Day Care Services›
Assistance programs whose eligibility maps to this condition's category. Informational only — eligibility is determined by the administering agency.
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
Look up another ICD-10 code or condition