M62.42 – Contracture of muscle, upper arm
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of muscles
ICD-10-CM code
M62.42
- Code
M62.42(claims format:M6242)- Description
- Contracture of muscle, upper arm
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- Block
- M60-M63 Disorders of muscles
- Parent codes
- M62 › M62.4
Billable codes under M62.42
M62.42 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
M62 – Other disorders of muscle
Excludes1 (not coded here):
Excludes2 (not included here):
- nontraumatic hematoma of muscle (M79.81)
M62.4 – Contracture of muscle
Applicable to:
- Contracture of tendon (sheath)
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- contracture of joint (M24.5-)
Block M60-M63
Excludes1 (not coded here):
Index terms for M62.42
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M62.4
- M62.40 – Contracture of muscle, unspecified siteBillable
- M62.41 – Contracture of muscle, shoulderHeader
- M62.43 – Contracture of muscle, forearmHeader
- M62.44 – Contracture of muscle, handHeader
- M62.45 – Contracture of muscle, thighHeader
- M62.46 – Contracture of muscle, lower legHeader
- M62.47 – Contracture of muscle, ankle and footHeader
- M62.48 – Contracture of muscle, other siteBillable
- M62.49 – Contracture of muscle, multiple sitesBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M62.42?
M62.42 is the ICD-10-CM code for contracture of muscle, upper arm, in the block M60-M63 (Disorders of muscles).
Is M62.42 a billable code?
No. M62.42 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does M62.42 belong to?
It belongs to category M62 – Other disorders of muscle.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.