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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Muscle Deconditioning

ICD-10 Coding for Muscle Deconditioning

M62.81
M62.5

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

Also Known as:
Muscular Deconditioning
Physical Deconditioning
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Muscle Deconditioning

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

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

  • • Presence of generalized muscle weakness with documented deconditioning cause

Applicable To

  • • Generalized muscle weakness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the cause of weakness as deconditioning.

Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified

Non-Billable
M62.5
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Visible atrophy
  • • ≥10% weight loss in 6 months

Applicable To

  • • Muscle wasting due to deconditioning

Important Notes

  • • Document specific cause of muscle wasting to avoid misclassification.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z74.01

Bed confinement status

Use to indicate prolonged bedrest contributing to deconditioning.

Z74.81

Dependence on enabling machines and devices, not elsewhere classified

Use when devices are needed due to deconditioning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for muscle deconditioning?

The ICD-10 code for muscle deconditioning primarily includes M62.81 for generalized muscle weakness and M62.5 for muscle wasting due to deconditioning.

How do you document muscle deconditioning?

Document muscle deconditioning by specifying muscle strength using MMT scores, noting any atrophy, and linking these to prolonged inactivity or bedrest.

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