ICD-10 Code G71.02 – Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G71.02 – Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
What it is
G71.02 identifies facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, an inherited muscle disorder that mainly affects the face, shoulder blades, and upper arms. Use it when the diagnosis is documented as FSHD.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include facial weakness, scapular winging, and weakness of the shoulders or upper arms. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use G71.02 when the provider documents facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, FSHD, or an equivalent confirmed diagnosis. It may also apply when the record clearly identifies this specific muscular dystrophy during evaluation, follow-up, or problem-list review. Check documentation if the note only says “muscular dystrophy.”
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unspecified muscle weakness, other muscular dystrophies, or neuromuscular disorders not named as FSHD. If the diagnosis is unclear, check documentation.
Coding tip
Code the specific documented dystrophy name; do not default to a general muscle disease code when FSHD is stated.