ICD-10-CM M34: Systemic sclerosis [scleroderma]

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for M34

Systemic sclerosis [scleroderma]

Coding Notes & Guidelines for M34

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • circumscribed scleroderma (L94.0)
  • neonatal scleroderma (P83.88)
Code First

poisoning due to drug or toxin, if applicable (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4)

Use Additional Code

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

Inclusion Terms

Combination of calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, esophageal dysfunction, sclerodactyly, telangiectasia

Code Also
  • if applicable:
  • other interstitial pulmonary diseases (J84.89)
  • secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension (I27.21)

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for M34):

M34.0 - Progressive systemic sclerosis M34.1 - CR(E)ST syndrome M34.2 - Systemic sclerosis induced by drug and chemical M34.8 - Other forms of systemic sclerosis M34.81 - Systemic sclerosis with lung involvement M34.82 - Systemic sclerosis with myopathy M34.83 - Systemic sclerosis with polyneuropathy M34.89 - Other systemic sclerosis M34.9 - Systemic sclerosis, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code M34 (Systemic sclerosis [scleroderma])

ICD-10-CM code M34 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 M34 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M34 - Systemic sclerosis [scleroderma]. 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 sclerosis [scleroderma].