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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Muscle Wasting

ICD-10 Coding for Muscle Wasting

M62.50
M62.56
M62.84

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

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

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

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

documentation:
  • Lack of specific site documentation

Applicable To

  • • General muscle wasting

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies muscle wasting without a specific site.

Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, lower leg

Non-Billable
M62.56
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Calf muscle atrophy

Important Notes

  • • Document specific muscle group affected in the lower leg.

Sarcopenia

Billable Code
M62.84
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Age-related muscle loss

Important Notes

  • • Document age-related criteria for sarcopenia.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for muscle wasting?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified muscle wasting is M62.50, but specific sites like the lower leg use M62.56.

How is sarcopenia coded in ICD-10?

Sarcopenia is coded as M62.84 in ICD-10, specifically for age-related muscle loss.

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