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M62.5A1

Billable

Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, back, thoracic

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 thoracic (mid-back) region of the spine.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm thoracic level is documented; do not assume from symptoms alone
  • •Consider associated conditions like post-surgical changes or neurological deficits

Code Hierarchy

└M62Other disorders of muscle└M62.5Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified└M62.5AMuscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, back└M62.5A1Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, back, thoracic
└M62.5A1Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, back, thoracic

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