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ICD-10-CM Code for Other myositis, unspecified site M60.80

ICD-10 code M60.80 for Other myositis, unspecified site is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

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Other myositis, unspecified site

M60

Excludes2: inclusion body myositis [IBM] (G72.41)

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As previously mentioned, M60.271 and L92.3 both indicate foreign body granuloma, so neither would apply unless the documentation states otherwise. If the patient presents for a simple splinter injury... [ Read More ]
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Retained foreign body
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