M62.279
BillableNontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unspecified 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 ankle and foot due to lack of blood flow, not caused by injury, with unspecified side.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation; attempt to clarify with provider for more specific coding
- •This is a less specific code; verify that right/left cannot be determined before assigning
Code Hierarchy
└M62Other disorders of muscle└M62.2Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle└M62.27Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, ankle and foot└M62.279Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unspecified ankle and foot
└M62.279Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unspecified ankle and foot