ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Christian-Weber disease
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Christian-Weber disease”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Christian-Weber disease
The ICD-10-CM code for Christian-Weber disease is M35.6 (Relapsing panniculitis [Weber-Christian]).
Within M35 (other systemic involvement of connective tissue), M35.6 is specifically for relapsing panniculitis [Weber-Christian]. Related codes cover Sjogren syndrome (M35.0), other overlap syndromes (M35.1), Behcet's disease (M35.2), polymyalgia rheumatica (M35.3), diffuse (eosinophilic) fasciitis (M35.4), multifocal fibrosclerosis (M35.5), hypermobility syndrome (M35.7), other specified systemic involvement of connective tissue (M35.8) and 1 more.
Don't report M35.6 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: lupus panniculitis (L93.2) and panniculitis NOS (M79.3-).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for M35.6)
Common questions about Christian-Weber disease ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Christian-Weber disease?
- M35.6 — Relapsing panniculitis [Weber-Christian].
Is M35.6 billable?
- Yes. M35.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can M35.6 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict M35.6 as a principal diagnosis.
Is M35.6 a CC or MCC?
- No. M35.6 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.