M62.272
BillableNontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, left 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 left ankle and foot due to lack of blood flow, not caused by injury.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure laterality is clearly documented as left before coding this specific code
- •Consider querying provider if vascular insufficiency or thrombosis is suspected but not documented
Code Hierarchy
└M62Other disorders of muscle└M62.2Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle└M62.27Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, ankle and foot└M62.272Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, left ankle and foot
└M62.272Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, left ankle and foot