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M62.53

Non-billable

Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, forearm

M62.53 is the ICD-10-CM code for Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, forearm. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M62.531 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M62.5
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M62.53?
M62.53 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, forearm". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M62.53 a billable code?
No — M62.53 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M62.531) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M62.53?
M62.53 has 3 more specific child codes, including M62.531, M62.532, M62.539.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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