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ICD-10 Code M60.032: Infective myositis, left forearm

M60.032 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Infective myositis, left forearm in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. 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 musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).

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 musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).

When is it used?

  • May be used when a clinician documents infective myositis, left forearm 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
13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
block
M60-M79Soft tissue disorders
block
M60-M63Disorders of muscles
category
M60Myositis
category
M60.0Infective myositis
category
M60.03Infective myositis, forearm
currentM60.03

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

Orthopedic SpecialistRheumatologistENT Specialist

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Infective myositis, left forearm

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeM60.032
SystemICD10
Display nameInfective myositis, left forearm
ChapterDiseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
BlockDisorders of muscles

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

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