Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M62.0

Separation of muscle (nontraumatic)

ICD-10-CM Code:
M62.0
ICD-10 Code for:
Separation of muscle (nontraumatic)
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
    (M00–M99)
    • Disorders of muscles
      (M60-M63)
      • Other disorders of muscle
        (M62)

M62.0 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of separation of muscle (nontraumatic). The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Separation of muscle (nontraumatic)

Non-specific codes like M62.0 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for separation of muscle (nontraumatic):

  • Use M62.00 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified site - BILLABLE CODE

  • M62.01 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.011 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), right shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.012 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), left shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.019 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • M62.02 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), upper arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.021 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), right upper arm - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.022 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), left upper arm - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.029 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified upper arm - BILLABLE CODE

  • M62.03 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.031 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), right forearm - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.032 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), left forearm - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.039 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified forearm - BILLABLE CODE

  • M62.04 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.041 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), right hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.042 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), left hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.049 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • M62.05 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.051 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), right thigh - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.052 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), left thigh - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.059 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified thigh - BILLABLE CODE

  • M62.06 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), lower leg - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.061 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), right lower leg - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.062 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), left lower leg - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.069 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified lower leg - BILLABLE CODE

  • M62.07 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), ankle and foot - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.071 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), right ankle and foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.072 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), left ankle and foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.079 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified ankle and foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M62.08 for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), other site - BILLABLE CODE

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Diastasis of muscle

Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • diastasis recti complicating pregnancy, labor and delivery O71.8
  • traumatic separation of muscle- see strain of muscle by body region

Patient Education


Muscle Disorders

Your muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle disorders can cause weakness, pain or even paralysis.

Causes of muscle disorders include:

  • Injury or overuse, such as sprains or strains, cramps or tendinitis
  • A genetic disorder, such as muscular dystrophy
  • Some cancers
  • Inflammation, such as myositis
  • Diseases of nerves that affect muscles
  • Infections
  • Certain medicines

Sometimes the cause of muscle disorders is unknown.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.