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M62.56

Non-billable

Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, lower leg

M62.56 is the ICD-10-CM code for Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, lower leg. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M62.561 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 M62.56?
M62.56 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, lower leg". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M62.56 a billable code?
No — M62.56 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M62.561) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M62.56?
M62.56 has 3 more specific child codes, including M62.561, M62.562, M62.569.

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

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