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M62.069

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Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified lower leg

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 lower leg without trauma, when the specific side is not documented or is bilateral.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a default code when laterality is not specified in the medical record
  • •Request clarification from provider regarding right versus left involvement when possible

Code Hierarchy

└M62Other disorders of muscle└M62.0Separation of muscle (nontraumatic)└M62.06Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), lower leg└M62.069Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified lower leg
└M62.069Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified lower leg

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