M62.0
Non-billableSeparation of muscle (nontraumatic)
M62.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Separation of muscle (nontraumatic). It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M62.00 for billing.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle disorders can cause weakness, pain or even paralysis. Causes of muscle disorders include: Injury or overuse, such as sprains or strains , cramps or tendinitis A genetic disorder, such as muscular dystrophy Some cancers Inflammation, such as myositis Diseases of…
Read more about Muscle Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Diastasis of muscle
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •diastasis recti complicating pregnancy, labor and delivery (O71.8)
- •traumatic separation of muscle- see strain of muscle by body region
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Cyclobenzaprine›
- Diazepam IntensolBenzodiazepine [EPC]›
- Diazepam OralBenzodiazepine [EPC]›
- Lidocaine and CapsaicinAmide Local Anesthetic [EPC]›
- Trubrexa Patch ErAmide Local Anesthetic [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code M62.0?
- M62.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Separation of muscle (nontraumatic)". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
- Is M62.0 a billable code?
- No — M62.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M62.00) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of M62.0?
- M62.0 has 9 more specific child codes, including M62.00, M62.01, M62.02.
- What is excluded from M62.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): diastasis recti complicating pregnancy, labor and delivery (O71.8); traumatic separation of muscle- see strain of muscle by body region.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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