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M62.022

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Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), left upper arm

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A nontraumatic separation or tearing of muscle fibers in the left upper arm, occurring without an injury or accident.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify this is nontraumatic; if caused by injury, use S-codes instead
  • •Confirm laterality is left; use M62.021 for right side

Code Hierarchy

└M62Other disorders of muscle└M62.0Separation of muscle (nontraumatic)└M62.02Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), upper arm└M62.022Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), left upper arm
└M62.022Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), left upper arm

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