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June is Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month: Documentation and Coding Resources for Your Practice
Healthfirst·Neurology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Coding
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Healthfirst released updated documentation and coding guidelines for Myasthenia Gravis in recognition of awareness month. The policy provides specific ICD-10-CM codes, documentation requirements, and coding tips to ensure accurate billing and proper clinical documentation for this rare autoimmune neuromuscular condition.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing and coding staff should review documentation requirements for myasthenia gravis cases to ensure proper ICD-10-CM code selection. Providers must specify whether condition is with or without acute exacerbation in clinical documentation. Update coding guidelines to never use botulism codes (A05.1, A48.51-A48.52) or transient neonatal myasthenia gravis (P94.0) with G70 codes. Ensure documentation includes updated condition status, type, stage, risk factors, and plan of care as outlined in the policy.