M62.82
BillableRhabdomyolysis
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Breakdown of muscle tissue that releases muscle contents into the bloodstream, potentially causing kidney damage.
Coding Tips
- •This is a serious condition; check for associated acute kidney injury (N17.x) and elevated creatine kinase levels
- •Identify the underlying cause (crush injury, statins, extreme exertion, infections) and code accordingly
Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together
- traumatic rhabdomyolysis (T79.6)