M36Header code — not billable

Systemic disorders of connective tissue in diseases classified elsewhere

Short description: Systemic disorders of conn tiss in diseases classd elswhr

Chapter
13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Category
M36
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category M36

M36.0Dermato(poly)myositis in neoplastic diseaseYesM36.1Arthropathy in neoplastic diseaseYesM36.2Hemophilic arthropathyYesM36.3Arthropathy in other blood disordersYesM36.4Arthropathy in hypersensitivity reactions classd elswhrYesM36.8Systemic disord of conn tiss in oth diseases classd elswhrYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M36?

M36 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Systemic disorders of connective tissue in diseases classified elsewhere.

Is M36 a billable code?

No. M36 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is M36 in?

M36 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.

When did M36 become effective?

M36 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to M36?

M36 belongs to category M36, which includes 6 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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