What does ICD-10 code M61.14 mean?

ICD-10 code M61.14 is the standardized code used for myositis ossificans progressiva, hand and finger(s) in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code M61.14 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code M61.14 when recording myositis ossificans progressiva, hand and finger(s) in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code M61.14 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code M61.14: Myositis ossificans progressiva, hand and finger(s)

Name: ICD-10 Code M61.14: Myositis ossificans progressiva, hand and finger(s)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:22:31.451Z

M61.14 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Myositis ossificans progressiva, hand and finger(s). You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. 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 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. 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 myositis ossificans progressiva, hand and finger(s) in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

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.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

block

M60-M79Soft tissue disorders

block

M60-M63Disorders of muscles

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

Orthopedic SpecialistRheumatologist

Sibling codes

M61.10Myositis ossificans progressiva, unspecified sitebillable M61.11Myositis ossificans progressiva, shoulder M61.12Myositis ossificans progressiva, upper arm M61.13Myositis ossificans progressiva, forearm M61.15Myositis ossificans progressiva, thigh M61.16Myositis ossificans progressiva, lower leg M61.17Myositis ossificans progressiva, ankle, foot and toe(s)M61.18Myositis ossificans progressiva, other sitebillable M61.19Myositis ossificans progressiva, multiple sitesbillable

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

M61.14

Replacement codes

M61.141 — Myositis ossificans progressiva, right handM61.142 — Myositis ossificans progressiva, left handM61.143 — Myositis ossificans progressiva, unspecified handM61.144 — Myositis ossificans progressiva, right finger(s)M61.145 — Myositis ossificans progressiva, left finger(s)M61.146 — Myositis ossificans progressiva, unspecified finger(s)

Common synonyms

Myositis ossificans progressiva, hand and finger(s)Myositis ossificans progressiva, hand and fingerMyositis ossificans progressiva, hand and finger s

Frequently asked questions

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