Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M62.1 is the diagnosis code for Other rupture of muscle (nontraumatic). This code falls under the section "Disorders of muscles" within Chapter 13 â Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as M62.1. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in M62.1. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where M62.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, M62.1 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
M62.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other rupture of muscle (nontraumatic)". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M62.1 is M62 ("Other disorders of muscle"). M62.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M62.1 is located in Section M60-M63 â "Disorders of muscles" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
M62.1 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: M62.10, M62.11, M62.12, M62.13, M62.14 and more.
Use M62.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other rupture of muscle (nontraumatic)" 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 rupture of muscle (nontraumatic) is M62.1.
No, M62.1 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
M62.1 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for M62.1 include: traumatic rupture of muscle - see strain of muscle by body region.
Yes, M62.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.