ICD-10-CM M62.579: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified ankle and foot

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About ICD-10-CM Code M62.579 (Muscle wasting and atrophy)

ICD-10-CM code M62.579 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 M62.579 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M62.579 - Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified ankle and foot. 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 Muscle wasting and atrophy related to not elsewhere classified, unspecified ankle and foot.