M62.26
Non-billableNontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, lower leg
Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, lower leg
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •dermatopolymyositisM33
- •myopathy in amyloidosisE85
- •myopathy in polyarteritis nodosaM30.0
- •myopathy in rheumatoid arthritisM05.32
- •myopathy in sclerodermaM34
- •myopathy in Sjögren's syndromeM35.03
- •myopathy in systemic lupus erythematosusM32
- •alcoholic myopathyG72.1
- •cramp and spasmR25.2
- •drug-induced myopathyG72.0
- •myalgiaM79.1
- •stiff-man syndromeG25.82
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •nontraumatic compartment syndromeA-)M79
- •traumatic ischemia of muscleT79.6
- •rhabdomyolysisM62.82
- •Volkmann's ischemic contractureT79.6
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •muscular dystrophies and myopathiesG71-G72
- •nontraumatic hematoma of muscleM79.81
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(8)
M62.20Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unspecified site
M62.21Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, shoulder
M62.22Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, upper arm
M62.23Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, forearm
M62.24Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, hand
M62.25Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, thigh
M62.27Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, ankle and foot
M62.28Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, other site
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, lower leg?
The ICD-10-CM code for nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, lower leg is M62.26. The full clinical description is "Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, lower leg". M62.26 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M62.26 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M62.26 represents “Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, lower leg”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M62.26 a billable code?
No, M62.26 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under M62.26.
What chapter is M62.26 in?
M62.26 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M62.26?
M62.26 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: dermatopolymyositis (M33.-); myopathy in amyloidosis (E85.-); myopathy in polyarteritis nodosa (M30.0); and 14 more.
What are the subcategories under M62.26?
M62.26 has 3 child codes, including: M62.261 (Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, right lower leg), M62.262 (Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, left lower leg), M62.269 (Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unsp lower leg).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M62.26?
M62.26 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2895748. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M62.26 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, lower leg affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M62.26?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M62.26 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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