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M62.259

Billable

Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unspecified 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 thigh due to lack of blood flow when the specific side is not documented or specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Use only when thigh laterality cannot be determined
  • •Query provider for clarification on affected side if possible

Code Hierarchy

└M62Other disorders of muscle└M62.2Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle└M62.25Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, thigh└M62.259Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unspecified thigh
└M62.259Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unspecified thigh

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