Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M61.472 is the diagnosis code for Other calcification of muscle, left ankle and foot. 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 M61.472 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M61.472 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M61.472 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other calcification of muscle, left ankle and foot". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M61.472 is M61.47 ("Other calcification of muscle, ankle and foot"). M61.472 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M61.472 is located in Section M60-M63 — "Disorders of muscles" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M61.472 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other calcification of muscle, left ankle and foot" 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 Other calcification of muscle, left ankle and foot is M61.472.
Yes, M61.472 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M61.472 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M61.472 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.