Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for sarcopenia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Sarcopenia
Use ICD-10 code M62.84 for sarcopenia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Abnormal gait
Use when gait speed is ≤0.8 m/s.
The ICD-10 code for sarcopenia is M62.84, used for age-related muscle loss when documented with specific criteria.
Sarcopenia documentation should include quantitative muscle mass and strength assessments, such as DXA or BIA results and handgrip strength.