M62.079Billable
Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified ankle and foot
Short description: Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unsp ankle and foot
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- Category
- M62
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category M62
M62Other disorders of muscleM62.0Separation of muscle (nontraumatic)M62.00Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified siteYesM62.01Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), shoulderM62.011Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), right shoulderYesM62.012Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), left shoulderYesM62.019Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified shoulderYesM62.02Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), upper armM62.021Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), right upper armYesM62.022Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), left upper armYesM62.029Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified upper armYesM62.03Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), forearm
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M62.079?
M62.079 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified ankle and foot.
Is M62.079 a billable code?
Yes. M62.079 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is M62.079 in?
M62.079 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
When did M62.079 become effective?
M62.079 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to M62.079?
M62.079 belongs to category M62, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.