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G71.039

Billable

Limb girdle muscular dystrophy, unspecified

G71.039 is the ICD-10-CM code for Limb girdle muscular dystrophy, unspecified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
G00-G99
Parent
G71.03
Edition
FY2026

G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system

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What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

The limb-girdle muscular dystrophies are a group of diseases that cause muscle weakness (myopathy) and wasting (atrophy). The muscles that are most affected are those closest to the center of the body (proximal muscles), specifically the muscles of the shoulders, upper arms, hips, and thighs. Signs and symptoms may appear as early as childhood and typically worsen over time. The severity, age of onset, and specific…

Read more about Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

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Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

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 · NIH
Muscular DystrophyMitochondrial Diseases

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Benefits & assistance programs

Federal & state

Assistance programs whose eligibility maps to this condition's category. Informational only — eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G71.039?
G71.039 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Limb girdle muscular dystrophy, unspecified". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
Is G71.039 a billable code?
Yes — G71.039 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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