ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M62.0
Separation of muscle (nontraumatic)
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M62.0
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- diastasis recti complicating pregnancy, labor and delivery (O71.8)
- traumatic separation of muscle- see strain of muscle by body region
Inclusion Terms
Diastasis of muscle
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code M62.0 (Separation of muscle)
ICD-10-CM code M62.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M62.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M62.0 - Separation of muscle (nontraumatic). It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Separation of muscle.