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ICD-10 Code G71.039: Limb girdle muscular dystrophy, unspecified
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents limb girdle muscular dystrophy, unspecified in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
6Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
block
G70-G73Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle
category
G71Primary disorders of muscles
category
G71.0Muscular dystrophy
category
G71.03Limb girdle muscular dystrophies
currentG71.03
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
NeurologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
G71.031Autosomal dominant limb girdle muscular dystrophycodeG71.032Autosomal recessive limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to calpain-3 dysfunctioncodeG71.033Limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to dysferlin dysfunctioncodeG71.034Limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to sarcoglycan dysfunctioncategoryG71.035Limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to anoctamin-5 dysfunctioncodeG71.036Limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to fukutin related protein dysfunctioncodeG71.038Other limb girdle muscular dystrophycode
Sibling codes
G71.031Autosomal dominant limb girdle muscular dystrophybillableG71.032Autosomal recessive limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to calpain-3 dysfunctionbillableG71.033Limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to dysferlin dysfunctionbillableG71.034Limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to sarcoglycan dysfunctionG71.035Limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to anoctamin-5 dysfunctionbillableG71.036Limb girdle muscular dystrophy due to fukutin related protein dysfunctionbillableG71.038Other limb girdle muscular dystrophybillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
HCPCS G0255high
CURRENT PERCEPTION THRESHOLD/SENSORY NERVE CONDUCTION TEST, (SNCT) PER LIMB, ANY NERVE
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 95905high
MOTOR AND/OR SENSORY NERVE CONDUCTION, USING PRECONFIGURED ELECTRODE ARRAY(S), AMPLITUDE AND LATENCY/VELOCITY STUDY, EACH LIMB, INCLUDES F-WAVE STUDY WHEN PERFORMED, WITH INTERPRETATION AND REPORT
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 95907high
NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES; 1-2 STUDIES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 95912high
NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES; 11-12 STUDIES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 95913high
NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES; 13 OR MORE STUDIES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 95908high
NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES; 3-4 STUDIES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Limb girdle muscular dystrophy, unspecifiedLimb girdle muscular dystrophy
Frequently asked questions
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