G72.81
BillableCritical illness myopathy
G72.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Critical illness myopathy. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle disorders can cause weakness, pain or even paralysis. Causes of muscle disorders include: Injury or overuse, such as sprains or strains , cramps or tendinitis A genetic disorder, such as muscular dystrophy Some cancers Inflammation, such as myositis Diseases of…
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Includes
- •Acute necrotizing myopathy
- •Acute quadriplegic myopathy
- •Intensive care (ICU) myopathy
- •Myopathy of critical illness
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labelingDrugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
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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.
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