M62.059
BillableSeparation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified thigh
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A spontaneous separation or tearing of muscle fibers in the thigh without trauma, when the specific side is not documented or is bilateral.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation
- •Query provider if documentation indicates a specific side to allow for more precise coding
Code Hierarchy
└M62Other disorders of muscle└M62.0Separation of muscle (nontraumatic)└M62.05Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), thigh└M62.059Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified thigh
└M62.059Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified thigh