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M62.251

Billable

Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, right thigh

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 right thigh due to lack of blood flow, not caused by injury.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify right thigh is documented in the clinical record
  • •May be associated with vascular disease or compartment syndrome

Code Hierarchy

└M62Other disorders of muscle└M62.2Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle└M62.25Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, thigh└M62.251Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, right thigh
└M62.251Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, right thigh

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