ICD-10 R94.131
Billable / SpecificAbnormal electromyogram [EMG]
About ICD-10-CM R94.131
ICD-10-CM code R94.131 represents Abnormal electromyogram [EMG]. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R94). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R94.131 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with R94.131. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- electromyogram of eye (R94.113)
Medicare LCD Coverage for R94.131
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R94.131
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Convert R94.131 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| R94.131 | 79417 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To R94.131
Other codes in section R90-R94 (Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging and in function studies, without diagnosis).
ICD-10 R94.131, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R94.131 billable? +
Yes, R94.131 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for R94.131? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with R94.131): electromyogram of eye (R94.113)
What ICD-9 codes does R94.131 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, R94.131 maps to ICD-9 codes: 79417. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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