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M62.529

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Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified 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 in the upper arm when it is unclear whether it affects the right or left side.

Coding Tips

  • •This code should be used sparingly; attempt to determine laterality from clinical assessment or imaging.
  • •If documentation is ambiguous, query the provider for clarification to assign M62.521 or M62.522.

Code Hierarchy

└M62Other disorders of muscle└M62.5Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified└M62.52Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, upper arm└M62.529Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified upper arm
└M62.529Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified upper arm

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