ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Quadriparesis meaning muscle weakness: M62.81
The ICD-10-CM index points "Quadriparesis meaning muscle weakness" to M62.81, Muscle weakness (generalized). M62.81 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in M62
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- M62Other disorders of muscleHeader
- M62.0Separation of muscle (nontraumatic)Header
- M62.00Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified siteBillable
- M62.01Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), shoulderHeader
- M62.02Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), upper armHeader
- M62.03Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), forearmHeader
- M62.04Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), handHeader
- M62.05Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), thighHeader
- M62.06Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), lower legHeader
- M62.07Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), ankle and footHeader
- M62.08Separation of muscle (nontraumatic), other siteBillable
- M62.1Other rupture of muscle (nontraumatic)Header
- M62.10Other rupture of muscle (nontraumatic), unspecified siteBillable
- M62.11Other rupture of muscle (nontraumatic), shoulderHeader
- M62.12Other rupture of muscle (nontraumatic), upper armHeader
- M62.13Other rupture of muscle (nontraumatic), forearmHeader
- M62.14Other rupture of muscle (nontraumatic), handHeader
- M62.15Other rupture of muscle (nontraumatic), thighHeader
- M62.16Other rupture of muscle (nontraumatic), lower legHeader
- M62.17Other rupture of muscle (nontraumatic), ankle and footHeader
- M62.18Other rupture of muscle (nontraumatic), other siteBillable
- M62.2Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscleHeader
- M62.20Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, unspecified siteBillable
- M62.21Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, shoulderHeader
- M62.22Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, upper armHeader
- M62.23Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, forearmHeader
- M62.24Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, handHeader
- M62.25Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, thighHeader
- M62.26Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, lower legHeader
- M62.27Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, ankle and footHeader
- M62.28Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, other siteBillable
- M62.3Immobility syndrome (paraplegic)Billable
- M62.4Contracture of muscleHeader
- M62.40Contracture of muscle, unspecified siteBillable
- M62.41Contracture of muscle, shoulderHeader
- M62.42Contracture of muscle, upper armHeader
- M62.43Contracture of muscle, forearmHeader
- M62.44Contracture of muscle, handHeader
- M62.45Contracture of muscle, thighHeader
- M62.46Contracture of muscle, lower legHeader
- M62.47Contracture of muscle, ankle and footHeader
- M62.48Contracture of muscle, other siteBillable
- M62.49Contracture of muscle, multiple sitesBillable
- M62.5Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- M62.50Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified siteBillable
- M62.51Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, shoulderHeader
- M62.52Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, upper armHeader
- M62.53Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, forearmHeader
- M62.54Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, handHeader
- M62.55Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, thighHeader
- M62.56Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, lower legHeader
- M62.57Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, ankle and footHeader
- M62.58Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, other siteBillable
- M62.59Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sitesBillable
- M62.5AMuscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, backHeader
- M62.8Other specified disorders of muscleHeader
- M62.81Muscle weakness (generalized)Billable
- M62.82RhabdomyolysisBillable
- M62.83Muscle spasmHeader
- M62.84SarcopeniaBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From M62. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Excludes2
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Related pages
- M62.81 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category M62Every code under it
- Chapter 13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Quadriparesis meaning muscle weakness?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Quadriparesis meaning muscle weakness" to M62.81, Muscle weakness (generalized). M62.81 is a billable code.
Is M62.81 billable?
Yes. M62.81 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to M62.81?
The CDC tabular list gives 6 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 2 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for M62.81 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is M62.81 in?
Chapter 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.