M36.8 Billable Code
Systemic disorders of connective tissue in other diseases classified elsewhere
Effective From: 10/01/2016
Chapter Classification
Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Section Detail
M30-M36
Systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)
Code Hierarchy
This code is a child of M36.
Coding Guidelines & Notes
codeFirst
- underlying disease, such as:
- alkaptonuria (E70.29)
- hypogammaglobulinemia (D80.-)
- ochronosis (E70.29)
OPPS Editing Flags
External Cause
No
Mental Health
No
Manifestation (Edit 89)
Yes
Code First Applicable This code represents a manifestation of an underlying disease. The underlying condition must be coded first as the principal diagnosis.
No
Unacceptable PDX (Edit 113)
No
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