M62.0 Non-Billable Code

Separation of muscle (nontraumatic)

Chapter Classification

Chapter 13 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

Section Detail

M60-M63 Disorders of muscles (M60-M63)

Code Hierarchy

This code is a child of M62.

As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.

Coding Guidelines & Notes

excludes1

diastasis recti complicating pregnancy, labor and delivery (O71.8)
traumatic separation of muscle- see strain of muscle by body region

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

M62.00 - Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified site Billable
M62.01 - Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), shoulder
M62.02 - Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), upper arm
M62.03 - Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), forearm
M62.04 - Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), hand
M62.05 - Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), thigh
M62.06 - Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), lower leg
M62.07 - Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), ankle and foot
M62.08 - Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), other site Billable

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