M62.521
BillableMuscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, right upper arm
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 right upper arm, not caused by a specific named condition.
Coding Tips
- •Distinguish between upper arm (shoulder to elbow) and forearm (elbow to wrist) to ensure correct code selection.
- •Document whether the atrophy is localized to the right upper arm or if it extends to other areas.
Code Hierarchy
└M62Other disorders of muscle└M62.5Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified└M62.52Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, upper arm└M62.521Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, right upper arm
└M62.521Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, right upper arm