M62.522
BillableMuscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, left 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 left upper arm, not caused by a specific named condition.
Coding Tips
- •Verify left-sided involvement is clearly documented in the medical record.
- •Consider if the atrophy is related to immobility, nerve damage, or systemic conditions affecting muscle tissue.
Code Hierarchy
└M62Other disorders of muscle└M62.5Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified└M62.52Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, upper arm└M62.522Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, left upper arm
└M62.522Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, left upper arm