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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Dystonia

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Dystonia

G24.3
M43.6

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

Also Known as:
Spasmodic Torticollis
Idiopathic Cervical Dystonia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Dystonia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Dystonia

Use ICD-10 code G24.3 for spasmodic torticollis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Spasmodic torticollis

Billable Code
G24.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of involuntary neck muscle contractions and sensory tricks.
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of dystonic movements and sensory tricks.

Applicable To

  • • Idiopathic cervical dystonia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes sensory tricks and specific dystonic movements.

Torticollis, unspecified

Billable Code
M43.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Mechanical neck restriction
  • • No patterned movements
  • • Absence of sensory tricks

Applicable To

  • • Intermittent or spastic torticollis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure differentiation from dystonic torticollis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G25.0

Essential tremor

Use when cervical dystonia is accompanied by essential tremor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical dystonia?

The ICD-10 code for cervical dystonia is G24.3, which is used for spasmodic torticollis characterized by involuntary neck muscle contractions.

How do you document cervical dystonia?

Document cervical dystonia by noting involuntary neck muscle contractions, sensory tricks, and any associated pain or spasms.

When to use G24.3 vs M43.6?

Use G24.3 for dystonic torticollis with sensory tricks; use M43.6 for non-dystonic torticollis without sensory tricks.

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