ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for lupus erythematosus cell phenomenon
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Phenomenon › lupus erythematosus (LE) cell”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding lupus erythematosus cell phenomenon
The ICD-10-CM code for lupus erythematosus cell phenomenon is M32.9 (Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified).
Within M32, choose M32.9 (Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.0), systemic lupus erythematosus with organ or system involvement (M32.1) and other forms of systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.8).
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 545 (Connective Tissue Disorders with MCC, relative weight 2.3892), DRG 546 (Connective Tissue Disorders with CC, relative weight 1.1745) and DRG 547 (Connective Tissue Disorders without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.7526), in MDC 08 (Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue), 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 lupus erythematosus cell phenomenon ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for lupus erythematosus cell phenomenon?
- M32.9 — Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified.
Is M32.9 billable?
- Yes. M32.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can M32.9 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict M32.9 as a principal diagnosis.
Is M32.9 a CC or MCC?
- No. M32.9 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.