M62.3
BillableImmobility syndrome (paraplegic)
Immobility syndrome (paraplegic)
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
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
Related Codes(7)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(16)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Paraplegic immobility syndrome (disorder)
- Musculoskeletal alteration
- Hypercalcemia due to immobilization
- Immobility syndrome
- Musculoskeletal immobility
- Paraplegic immobility syndrome
- Hypercalcaemia due to immobilisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for immobility syndrome (paraplegic)?
The ICD-10-CM code for immobility syndrome (paraplegic) is M62.3. The full clinical description is "Immobility syndrome (paraplegic)". M62.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code M62.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M62.3 represents “Immobility syndrome (paraplegic)”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is M62.3 a billable code?
Yes, M62.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is M62.3 in?
M62.3 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M62.3?
M62.3 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 9 more.
What SNOMED CT codes does M62.3 map to?
M62.3 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 24052000, 203041005, 129890008, 67759008, 18231007. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M62.3?
M62.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0263989. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M62.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like immobility syndrome (paraplegic) 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 M62.3?
M62.3 maps to the ICD-11 code: FB32.3 (Immobility syndrome).
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