M62.2
Non-Billable

Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle?

ICD-10-CM M62.2 is the diagnosis code for Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle. 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 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.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for M62.2

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as M62.2. They are mutually exclusive:

  • compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
  • nontraumatic compartment syndrome (M79.A-)
  • traumatic ischemia of muscle (T79.6)
  • rhabdomyolysis (M62.82)
  • Volkmann's ischemic contracture (T79.6)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where M62.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 9 entries
M62.20Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unspecified siteBillableM62.21Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, shoulderNon-BillableM62.211Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, right shoulderBillableM62.212Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, left shoulderBillableM62.219Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unspecified shoulderBillableM62.22Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, upper armNon-BillableM62.221Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, right upper armBillableM62.222Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, left upper armBillableM62.229Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unspecified upper armBillableM62.23Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, forearmNon-BillableM62.231Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, right forearmBillableM62.232Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, left forearmBillableM62.239Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unspecified forearmBillableM62.24Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, handNon-BillableM62.241Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, right handBillableM62.242Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, left handBillableM62.249Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unspecified handBillableM62.25Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, thighNon-BillableM62.251Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, right thighBillableM62.252Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, left thighBillableM62.259Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unspecified thighBillableM62.26Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, lower legNon-BillableM62.261Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, right lower legBillableM62.262Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, left lower legBillableM62.269Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unspecified lower legBillableM62.27Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, ankle and footNon-BillableM62.271Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, right ankle and footBillableM62.272Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, left ankle and footBillableM62.279Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unspecified ankle and footBillableM62.28Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, other siteBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is M62.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, M62.2 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does M62.2 mean?

M62.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of M62.2?

The parent code of M62.2 is M62 ("Other disorders of muscle"). M62.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is M62.2 in?

M62.2 is located in Section M60-M63 — "Disorders of muscles" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of M62.2?

M62.2 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: M62.20, M62.21, M62.22, M62.23, M62.24 and more.

When should I use M62.2?

Use M62.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle?

The ICD-10-CM code for Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle is M62.2.

Can M62.2 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, M62.2 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is M62.2 in?

M62.2 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from M62.2?

Type 1 Excludes for M62.2 include: compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-); nontraumatic compartment syndrome (M79.A-); traumatic ischemia of muscle (T79.6) and more.

Is M62.2 valid for 2026?

Yes, M62.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousM62.18Other rupture of muscle (nontraumatic), other siteNext →M62.20Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unspecified site
Code Details
M62.2
Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M60-M63 — Disorders of muscles
2026 ICD-10-CM