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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dystonia

ICD-10 Coding for Dystonia

G24
G24.0
G24.1

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

Also Known as:
Muscle Spasms
Involuntary Muscle Contractions
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dystonia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dystonia

Use ICD-10 code G24 for dystonia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dystonia

Non-Billable
G24
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • General diagnosis of dystonia without specific subtype

Applicable To

  • • All types of dystonia unless specified otherwise

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of dystonia to avoid unspecified coding.

Drug-induced dystonia

Non-Billable
G24.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Documentation of drug use and temporal relationship to dystonia onset

Applicable To

  • • Dystonia caused by antipsychotics, metoclopramide

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the causative drug is documented and coded.

Genetic torsion dystonia

Billable Code
G24.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Genetic testing confirming mutation

Applicable To

  • • DYT1 mutation
  • • Autosomal dominant inheritance

Important Notes

  • • Document genetic findings to support this code.

Spasmodic torticollis

Billable Code
G24.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • EMG showing cervical muscle involvement

Applicable To

  • • Cervical dystonia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies cervical involvement.

Other specified dystonia

Billable Code
G24.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Documentation of specific subtype, such as task-specific

Applicable To

  • • Task-specific dystonia

Important Notes

  • • Document specific subtype to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T45.5X5A

Adverse effect of drug

Use alongside G24.0 to specify the drug causing dystonia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for drug-induced dystonia?

The ICD-10 code for drug-induced dystonia is G24.0. It is used when dystonia is directly linked to drug use, and requires documentation of the causative drug.

How do you code cervical dystonia?

Cervical dystonia, also known as spasmodic torticollis, is coded as G24.3. Ensure documentation specifies cervical involvement for accurate coding.

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