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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Movements

ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Movements

G25.9
R25.8

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for abnormal movements includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Involuntary Movements
Movement Disorders
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Movements

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Movements

Use ICD-10 code G25.9 for extrapyramidal and movement disorder, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Extrapyramidal and movement disorder, unspecified

Billable Code
G25.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of drug-induced symptoms
documentation:
  • • Causative drug and symptoms documented

Applicable To

  • • Drug-induced movement disorders

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the drug and symptoms for accurate coding.

Other abnormal involuntary movements

Billable Code
R25.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Absence of a definitive diagnosis
  • • No drug or treatment-related cause

Applicable To

  • • Idiopathic movement disorders

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the absence of a known cause.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T43.595A

Adverse effect of antipsychotics

Use with G25.9 when movements are due to antipsychotic drugs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for drug-induced abnormal movements?

The ICD-10 code for drug-induced abnormal movements is G25.9, which should be used with additional codes for the specific drug causing the effect.

When should R25.8 be used for abnormal movements?

R25.8 should be used for abnormal movements when no specific cause, such as a drug, is identified, indicating idiopathic or unspecified movements.

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