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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cramps in Legs

ICD-10 Coding for Cramps in Legs

M62.831
I70.213
E87.6

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

Also Known as:
Leg cramps
Calf cramps
Muscle spasms in legs
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cramps in Legs

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cramps in Legs

Use ICD-10 code M62.831 for muscle spasm of calf, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Muscle spasm of calf

Billable Code
M62.831
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of muscle spasm with normal vascular studies

Applicable To

  • • Calf muscle spasm
  • • Calf cramps

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and associated symptoms.

Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs

Billable Code
I70.213
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • ABI <0.9
  • • Cramp relief within 2 minutes of rest

Applicable To

  • • PAD with claudication

Important Notes

  • • Document ABI and symptom relief time.

Hypokalemia

Billable Code
E87.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Serum potassium <3.5 mEq/L

Applicable To

  • • Low potassium levels

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lab results are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R25.2

Cramp and spasm

Use for general muscle cramps not specified elsewhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for calf muscle spasms?

The ICD-10 code for calf muscle spasms is M62.831, used for idiopathic or exercise-induced cramps.

How do you code leg cramps due to PAD?

For leg cramps due to PAD, use I70.213 for atherosclerosis and M62.831 for muscle spasm.

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