ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
M62.539 — Muscle wasting and atrophy, NEC, unsp forearm
Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified forearm
Chapter M00-M99: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
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Common questions about M62.539 (Muscle wasting and atrophy, NEC, unsp forearm)
What does ICD-10 code M62.539 mean?
M62.539 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Muscle wasting and atrophy, NEC, unsp forearm. Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified forearm. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is M62.539 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, M62.539 is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does M62.539 belong to?
M62.539 belongs to the chapter "Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue" (codes M00-M99). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗