M62.239
BillableNontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unspecified forearm
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Death of muscle tissue in the forearm due to lack of blood flow when the specific side is not documented or specified.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation
- •Query provider if laterality can be clarified for more specific coding
Code Hierarchy
└M62Other disorders of muscle└M62.2Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle└M62.23Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, forearm└M62.239Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unspecified forearm
└M62.239Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unspecified forearm