ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for alcoholic myopathy
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Myopathy › alcoholic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding alcoholic myopathy
The ICD-10-CM code for alcoholic myopathy is G72.1 (Alcoholic myopathy).
Within G72 (other and unspecified myopathies), G72.1 is specifically for alcoholic myopathy. Related codes cover drug-induced myopathy (G72.0), myopathy due to other toxic agents (G72.2), periodic paralysis (G72.3), inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified (G72.4), other specified myopathies (G72.8) and myopathy, unspecified (G72.9).
Use an additional code to identify alcoholism (F10.-).
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
Common questions about alcoholic myopathy ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for alcoholic myopathy?
- G72.1 — Alcoholic myopathy.
Is G72.1 billable?
- Yes. G72.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can G72.1 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict G72.1 as a principal diagnosis.
Is G72.1 a CC or MCC?
- G72.1 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.