M62.572
BillableMuscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, left ankle and foot
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 strength in the left ankle and foot area, not caused by a specific named condition.
Coding Tips
- •Verify laterality is documented as left; if bilateral, use separate codes for each side
- •Investigate underlying causes (disuse, neurological conditions, metabolic disorders) that may require additional coding
Code Hierarchy
└M62Other disorders of muscle└M62.5Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified└M62.57Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, ankle and foot└M62.572Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, left ankle and foot
└M62.572Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, left ankle and foot