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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Leg Muscle Atrophy

ICD-10 Coding for Leg Muscle Atrophy

M62.561
M62.50

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

Also Known as:
Lower Limb Muscle Wasting
Calf Muscle Atrophy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Leg Muscle Atrophy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Leg Muscle Atrophy

Use ICD-10 code M62.561 for atrophy of muscle, lower leg, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Atrophy of muscle, lower leg

Billable Code
M62.561
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI or CT evidence of muscle volume loss
documentation:
  • • Detailed muscle strength grading and measurements

Applicable To

  • • Calf muscle atrophy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and underlying cause if known.

Muscle wasting and atrophy, unspecified

Billable Code
M62.50
Billable

Applicable To

  • • General muscle wasting

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using when specific muscle group is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G72.5

Mitochondrial myopathy, not elsewhere classified

Use when atrophy is due to mitochondrial myopathy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for leg muscle atrophy?

The ICD-10 code for leg muscle atrophy is M62.561 when the atrophy is localized to the lower leg. Use M62.50 if the site is unspecified.

How do you document leg muscle atrophy?

Document leg muscle atrophy by specifying the affected muscle group, providing measurements, and using strength grading. Include imaging results if available.

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