ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Duchenne's type dystrophy
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Dystrophy, dystrophia › Duchenne's type”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Duchenne's type dystrophy
The ICD-10-CM code for Duchenne's type dystrophy is G71.01 (Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy).
Within G71.0 (muscular dystrophy), G71.01 is specifically for Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy. Related codes cover unspecified (G71.00), Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (G71.02), limb girdle muscular dystrophies (G71.03) and other specified muscular dystrophies (G71.09).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 091 (Other Disorders of Nervous System with MCC, relative weight 1.7046), DRG 092 (Other Disorders of Nervous System with CC, relative weight 1.0239) and DRG 093 (Other Disorders of Nervous System without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.7783), in MDC 01 (Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about Duchenne's type dystrophy ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Duchenne's type dystrophy?
- G71.01 — Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy.
Is G71.01 billable?
- Yes. G71.01 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can G71.01 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict G71.01 as a principal diagnosis.
Is G71.01 a CC or MCC?
- No. G71.01 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.