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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Diastasis Recti

ICD-10 Coding for Diastasis Recti

O71.82
M62.08
Q79.52

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

Also Known as:
Abdominal Separation
Rectus Diastasis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Diastasis Recti

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Diastasis Recti

Use ICD-10 code O71.82 for diastasis of muscle of abdominal wall following obstetrical surgery, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Diastasis of muscle of abdominal wall following obstetrical surgery

Billable Code
O71.82
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Onset during pregnancy or postpartum period
documentation:
  • • IRD measurement and pregnancy link

Applicable To

  • • Diastasis recti due to pregnancy
  • • Postpartum diastasis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation links diastasis to pregnancy or delivery.

Other muscle separation

Billable Code
M62.08
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • IRD measurement >2.7 cm
documentation:
  • • Documentation of non-pregnancy etiology

Applicable To

  • • Non-pregnancy related diastasis recti

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies non-pregnancy cause.

Congenital diastasis recti

Non-Billable
Q79.52
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Diagnosis in infants or non-pregnant adults
documentation:
  • • Congenital documentation

Applicable To

  • • Congenital abdominal muscle separation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure congenital nature is documented.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for diastasis recti?

The ICD-10 code for diastasis recti varies: O71.82 for pregnancy-related, M62.08 for non-pregnancy, and Q79.52 for congenital cases.

How is diastasis recti documented?

Document diastasis recti with specific IRD measurements and link to etiology, such as pregnancy or congenital factors.

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