M62.512
BillableMuscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, left shoulder
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Loss of muscle mass and weakening specifically in the left shoulder area, not caused by a specific named condition.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm left-sided involvement in the clinical documentation before assigning this code.
- •Consider whether the atrophy is related to disuse, neurological conditions, or systemic disease, as this may affect coding specificity.
Code Hierarchy
└M62Other disorders of muscle└M62.5Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified└M62.51Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, shoulder└M62.512Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, left shoulder
└M62.512Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, left shoulder