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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Generalized Muscle Weakness

ICD-10 Coding for Generalized Muscle Weakness

M62.81

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for generalized muscle weakness includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Muscle Weakness
General Weakness
muscle weakness generalized
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Generalized Muscle Weakness

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Generalized Muscle Weakness

Use ICD-10 code M62.81 for muscle weakness (generalized), ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Muscle weakness (generalized)

Billable Code
M62.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Manual muscle testing shows ≤3/5 strength in ≥2 body regions
coding:
  • No Excludes1 condition present
documentation:
  • Documentation specifies generalized weakness and excludes neurological causes

Applicable To

  • • Generalized muscle weakness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies muscle strength and excludes neurological causes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R53.1

Weakness

Use when generalized muscle weakness criteria are not met.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for generalized muscle weakness?

The ICD-10 code for generalized muscle weakness is M62.81. It is used when there is no specific underlying cause identified for the weakness.

How should generalized muscle weakness be documented?

Document generalized muscle weakness by specifying muscle strength grades, distribution pattern, and excluding neurological causes to ensure accurate coding.

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