ICD-10-CM M32: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for M32

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Coding Notes & Guidelines for M32

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

lupus erythematosus (discoid) (NOS) (L93.0)

Use Additional Code

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Use Additional Code

code(s) to identify organ or system involvement, such as encephalitis (G05.3)

Inclusion Terms

Libman-Sacks disease

Inclusion Terms

Lupus pericarditis

Inclusion Terms

Pleural effusion due to systemic lupus erythematosus

Inclusion Terms

Lupus renal disease NOS

Inclusion Terms
  • SLE NOS
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus NOS
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus without organ involvement

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for M32):

M32.0 - Drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus M32.1 - Systemic lupus erythematosus with organ or system involvement M32.10 - Systemic lupus erythematosus, organ or system involvement unspecified M32.11 - Endocarditis in systemic lupus erythematosus M32.12 - Pericarditis in systemic lupus erythematosus M32.13 - Lung involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus M32.14 - Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus M32.15 - Tubulo-interstitial nephropathy in systemic lupus erythematosus M32.19 - Other organ or system involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus M32.8 - Other forms of systemic lupus erythematosus M32.9 - Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code M32 (Systemic lupus erythematosus)

ICD-10-CM code M32 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 M32 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M32 - Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). 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 Systemic lupus erythematosus.