M62.529Billable
Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified upper arm
Short description: Muscle wasting and atrophy, NEC, unsp upper arm
- 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 M62.529?
M62.529 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified upper arm.
Is M62.529 a billable code?
Yes. M62.529 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is M62.529 in?
M62.529 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
When did M62.529 become effective?
M62.529 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to M62.529?
M62.529 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.