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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for CREST Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for CREST Syndrome

M34.1
M34.8

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

Also Known as:
Limited Scleroderma
Calcinosis Raynaud Esophageal Sclerodactyly Telangiectasia Syndrome
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for CREST Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for CREST Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code M34.1 for crest syndrome, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

CREST syndrome

Billable Code
M34.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of ≥2 CREST features and positive serology
coding:
  • • Avoid using M34.1 if only one CREST feature is present

Applicable To

  • • Calcinosis
  • • Raynaud's phenomenon
  • • Esophageal dysmotility
  • • Sclerodactyly
  • • Telangiectasia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of specific CREST features and any associated manifestations.

Other systemic sclerosis

Non-Billable
M34.8
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Systemic sclerosis with lung involvement
  • • Systemic sclerosis with myopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of specific systemic sclerosis manifestations.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J99.1

Respiratory disorders in systemic sclerosis

Use for lung involvement in CREST syndrome.

G73.7

Myopathy in systemic sclerosis

Use for muscle involvement in CREST syndrome.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for CREST syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for CREST syndrome is M34.1, used when at least two CREST features are documented along with serological evidence.

How do you code CREST syndrome with lung involvement?

For CREST syndrome with lung involvement, use M34.1 as the primary code and J99.1 as a secondary code for respiratory disorders.

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