What is the ICD-10 code for rhabdomyolysis?

The ICD-10 code for non-traumatic rhabdomyolysis is M62.82, while traumatic rhabdomyolysis is coded as T79.6.

When should T79.6 be used for rhabdomyolysis?

T79.6 should be used when rhabdomyolysis is directly caused by trauma, with explicit documentation linking the two.

ICD-10 Coding for Rhabdomyolysis(M62.82, G72.89, M62.8)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for rhabdomyolysis, including M62.82 and T79.6, with documentation requirements and clinical validation criteria.

Also known as:

Muscle breakdownMyoglobinuriaRhabdo

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Rhabdomyolysis

M00-M99Primary Range

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
M62.82	Rhabdomyolysis	Use for non-traumatic rhabdomyolysis unless a traumatic cause is documented.	CK > 1 000 IU/L or 5x upper limit Myoglobinuria with documented treatment
T79.6	Traumatic ischemia of muscle	Use when rhabdomyolysis is directly caused by trauma.	Documentation of trauma as the cause

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Rhabdomyolysis

M62.82Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Other specified myopathiesG72.89

Use when metabolic myopathy is suspected instead of rhabdomyolysis.

RhabdomyolysisM62.82

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Rhabdomyolysis.

Omitting CK levels in documentation

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential reimbursement issues.

Mitigation

Always include CK levels in documentation.

Coding T79.6 without trauma documentation

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect DRG assignment may occur., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Ensure trauma is explicitly documented as the cause of rhabdomyolysis.

Trauma documentation

Impact

Lack of explicit trauma documentation for T79.6

Mitigation

Ensure trauma is clearly documented as the cause.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with M62.82.

Primary Code

M62.82

Rhabdomyolysis

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ICD-10 Coding for Rhabdomyolysis(M62.82, G72.89, M62.8)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for rhabdomyolysis?

When should T79.6 be used for rhabdomyolysis?

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