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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Sarcopenia

ICD-10 Coding for Sarcopenia

M62.84

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

Also Known as:
Age-related muscle loss
Muscle wasting
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Sarcopenia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Sarcopenia

Use ICD-10 code M62.84 for sarcopenia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sarcopenia

Billable Code
M62.84
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of low muscle mass and strength per EWGSOP2 criteria.
coding_criteria:
  • • Code underlying condition first if sarcopenia is secondary.

Applicable To

  • • Age-related muscle loss

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes quantitative measures of muscle mass and strength.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R26.81

Abnormal gait

Use when gait speed is ≤0.8 m/s.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sarcopenia?

The ICD-10 code for sarcopenia is M62.84, used for age-related muscle loss when documented with specific criteria.

How should sarcopenia be documented?

Sarcopenia documentation should include quantitative muscle mass and strength assessments, such as DXA or BIA results and handgrip strength.

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