Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M62.412 is the diagnosis code for Contracture of muscle, left shoulder. This code falls under the section "Disorders of muscles" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where M62.412 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M62.412 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M62.412 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Contracture of muscle, left shoulder". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M62.412 is M62.41 ("Contracture of muscle, shoulder"). M62.412 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M62.412 is located in Section M60-M63 — "Disorders of muscles" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M62.412 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Contracture of muscle, left shoulder" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Contracture of muscle, left shoulder is M62.412.
Yes, M62.412 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M62.412 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M62.412 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.