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M62.5A2

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

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 lumbosacral (lower back and sacral) region.

Coding Tips

  • •This is the most common back location for muscle atrophy; verify lumbosacral level is documented
  • •Investigate for underlying causes such as lumbar radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, or disuse

Code Hierarchy

└M62Other disorders of muscle└M62.5Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified└M62.5AMuscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, back└M62.5A2Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, back, lumbosacral
└M62.5A2Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, back, lumbosacral

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