The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M62. 81 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M62.
Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, left shoulder. M62. 512 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M62.
ICD-10-CM Code for Weakness R53. 1.
R53. 1 - Weakness. ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM Code for Other instability, left shoulder M25. 312.
ICD-10-CM Code for Other malaise and fatigue R53. 8.
R53. 1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R53. 1 became effective on October 1, 2021.
“Weakness” is code 728.87 ICD-9, M62. 81 ICD-10, which is NOT A HCC. “Weakness” is a symptom, whereas “paresis” including monoparesis, hemiparesis and even quadriparesis are diagnoses. Documenting solely to “weakness” does not influence severity or affect risk adjustment.
ICD-10 code R26. 81 for Unsteadiness on feet is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .
Code for Primary Cause R53. 1 Weakness Specify etiology of weakness, such as musculoskeletal disorder, stroke, brain injury, etc.
Abnormal gait or a walking abnormality is when a person is unable to walk in the usual way. This may be due to injuries, underlying conditions, or problems with the legs and feet. Walking may seems to be an uncomplicated activity.
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use this equivalent ICD-10-CM code, which is an exact match to ICD-9 code 728.87:
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.
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