ICD-10 Code G71.03 – Limb girdle muscular dystrophies (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G71.03 – Limb girdle muscular dystrophies
What it is
G71.03 identifies limb-girdle muscular dystrophies, a group of inherited disorders that mainly weaken the muscles around the hips and shoulders. Use it when the record specifically documents this diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include progressive proximal muscle weakness, difficulty climbing stairs, rising from a chair, or lifting the arms. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use G71.03 when the provider documents limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, including a confirmed subtype if the code set does not require a more specific code. It may also apply when the note states LGMD or limb-girdle muscular dystrophies without further detail. Check documentation if the chart only mentions nonspecific muscle weakness or another dystrophy.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for generalized weakness, myopathy, or other muscular dystrophies unless limb-girdle muscular dystrophy is explicitly documented. Check documentation for the exact diagnosis.
Coding tip
Code from the provider’s stated diagnosis, not from symptoms alone, and verify whether a more specific muscular dystrophy code is supported.