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M62.84

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Sarcopenia

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, commonly occurring in older adults and leading to weakness and frailty.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is often used in geriatric patients and may be associated with malnutrition or inactivity
  • •Document the severity and functional impact when possible to support medical necessity

Code First

  • underlying disease, if applicable, such as:
  • disorders of myoneural junction and muscle disease in diseases classified elsewhere (G73.-)
  • other and unspecified myopathies (G72.-)
  • primary disorders of muscles (G71.-)

Code Hierarchy

└M62Other disorders of muscle└M62.8Other specified disorders of muscle└M62.84Sarcopenia
└M62.84Sarcopenia

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