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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cramping

ICD-10 Coding for Cramping

R25.2
M62.830
M62.831

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

Also Known as:
Muscle Spasm
Charley Horse
Muscle Cramp
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cramping

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cramping

Use ICD-10 code R25.2 for cramp and spasm, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cramp and spasm

Billable Code
R25.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Generalized cramping without specific site

Applicable To

  • • Generalized muscle spasms

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific site is documented before using R25.2.

Muscle spasm of back

Billable Code
M62.830
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Back muscle spasms

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the back as the site of cramping.

Muscle spasm of calf

Billable Code
M62.831
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Calf muscle spasms

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the calf as the site of cramping.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E87.6

Hypokalemia

Use when lab results confirm low potassium levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for generalized cramping?

The ICD-10 code for generalized cramping is R25.2, used when the cramping is not localized to a specific body part.

How do you code calf muscle spasms?

Calf muscle spasms are coded as M62.831, which specifies the location of the cramp in the calf.

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