ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for G71.12
Myotonia congenita
Coding Notes & Guidelines for G71.12
Inclusion Terms
- Acetazolamide responsive myotonia congenita
- Dominant myotonia congenita [Thomsen disease]
- Myotonia levior
- Recessive myotonia congenita [Becker disease]
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code G71.12 (Myotonia congenita)
ICD-10-CM code G71.12 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM G71.12 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about G71.12 - Myotonia congenita. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Myotonia congenita.