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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Back Spasm

ICD-10 Coding for Back Spasm

M62.830

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

Also Known as:
Muscle Spasm of the Back
Back Muscle Contraction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Back Spasm

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Back Spasm

Use ICD-10 code M62.830 for muscle spasm of back, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Muscle spasm of back

Billable Code
M62.830
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of sudden onset back pain with muscle tightness
coding:
  • • No evidence of trauma or underlying condition
documentation:
  • • Detailed physical exam findings

Applicable To

  • • Acute back muscle spasm
  • • Chronic back muscle spasm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies spasm characteristics and absence of neurological symptoms.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.50

Low back pain, unspecified

Use when low back pain is present alongside the spasm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for back spasm?

The ICD-10 code for back spasm is M62.830, used for acute or chronic muscle spasms of the back without underlying pathology.

When should M62.830 be used?

Use M62.830 for muscle spasms of the back when there is no trauma or underlying condition, and the spasm is the primary issue.

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