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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Muscle Atrophy

ICD-10 Coding for Muscle Atrophy

M62.50
M62.84

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

Also Known as:
Muscle Wasting
Muscular Atrophy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Muscle Atrophy

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

Use ICD-10 code M62.50 for muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified site, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified site

Billable Code
M62.50
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of significant muscle loss on imaging
documentation:
  • • Detailed muscle strength assessment

Applicable To

  • • Idiopathic atrophy
  • • Disuse atrophy without underlying neuromuscular diagnosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging supports the diagnosis to avoid denials.

Sarcopenia

Billable Code
M62.84
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Grip strength <27 kg (men)/<16 kg (women)
  • • SARC-F score ≥4

Applicable To

  • • Age-related muscle loss
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z99.89

Dependence on enabling machines and devices, not elsewhere classified

Use when the patient is dependent on devices like ventilators due to muscle atrophy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for muscle atrophy?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified muscle atrophy is M62.50. For age-related muscle loss, use M62.84 for sarcopenia.

How is sarcopenia coded in ICD-10?

Sarcopenia is coded as M62.84 in ICD-10, used for age-related muscle loss with functional decline.

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