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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Muscle Weakness

ICD-10 Coding for Muscle Weakness

M62.81

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

Also Known as:
Muscular Weakness
Generalized Muscle Weakness
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Muscle Weakness

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for 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:
  • • Objective weakness in specific muscle groups with diagnostic confirmation
coding:
  • • Avoid using M62.81 when an exclusion condition is present

Applicable To

  • • Generalized muscle weakness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies muscle groups affected and strength grading.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R73.89

Other abnormal glucose

Use when elevated CK levels are present alongside muscle weakness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for muscle weakness?

The ICD-10 code for muscle weakness is M62.81, used when specific muscle groups are affected and documented.

When should M62.81 be used instead of R53.1?

Use M62.81 for documented muscle weakness with specific findings. R53.1 is for general weakness without specific muscle involvement.

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