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M62.271

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Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, right ankle and foot

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 ankle and foot due to lack of blood flow, not caused by injury.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm documentation specifies right ankle/foot and nontraumatic ischemic cause
  • •Investigate underlying vascular disease and document any associated conditions like diabetes or peripheral arterial disease

Code Hierarchy

└M62Other disorders of muscle└M62.2Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle└M62.27Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, ankle and foot└M62.271Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, right ankle and foot
└M62.271Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, right ankle and foot

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