M60.005
Billable codeInfective myositis, unspecified leg
The ICD-10 code for infective myositis, unspecified leg is M60.005.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Infective myositis, lower limb NOS
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •Laterality-specific codes exist for this condition — confirm the affected side is documented.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- M60.000Infective myositis, unspecified right arm
- M60.001Infective myositis, unspecified left arm
- M60.002Infective myositis, unspecified arm
- M60.003Infective myositis, unspecified right leg
- M60.004Infective myositis, unspecified left leg
- M60.009Infective myositis, unspecified site
- M60.005Infective myositis, unspecified leg
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 7280Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
M60.005 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.