M62.4
Non-billableContracture of muscle
M62.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Contracture of muscle. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M62.40 for billing.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
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Includes
- •Contracture of tendon (sheath)
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •contracture of joint (M24.5-)
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 M62.4?
- M62.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Contracture of muscle". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
- Is M62.4 a billable code?
- No — M62.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M62.40) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of M62.4?
- M62.4 has 10 more specific child codes, including M62.40, M62.41, M62.42.
- What is excluded from M62.4?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): contracture of joint (M24.5-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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