ICD-10 Code G72.0 – Drug-induced myopathy (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G72.0 – Drug-induced myopathy
What it is
G72.0 identifies muscle disease caused by a medication or other drug exposure. Use it when the record states the myopathy is drug-induced and the causal agent is documented.
Clinical signs
Patients may have muscle weakness, pain, or tenderness, with possible difficulty rising, climbing stairs, or lifting objects. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use G72.0 when the clinician links the myopathy to a drug, such as a statin or another listed medication. Code it when the note clearly documents adverse muscle effects from the drug exposure. If the cause is uncertain, check documentation before assigning this code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonspecific myalgia, generalized weakness, or muscle symptoms without a documented drug cause. Do not assign it when the record identifies a different neuromuscular disorder.
Coding tip
Always look for the specific offending drug in the chart and code the adverse effect or external cause as required by documentation.