Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M62.562 is the diagnosis code for Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, left lower leg. 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 M62.562 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M62.562 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M62.562 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, left lower leg". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M62.562 is M62.56 ("Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, lower leg"). M62.562 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M62.562 is located in Section M60-M63 — "Disorders of muscles" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M62.562 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, left lower leg" 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 Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, left lower leg is M62.562.
Yes, M62.562 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M62.562 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M62.562 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.