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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hemifacial Spasm

ICD-10 Coding for Hemifacial Spasm

G51.31
G51.32
G51.33

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

Also Known as:
Facial Twitching
HFS
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hemifacial Spasm

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hemifacial Spasm

Use ICD-10 code G51.31 for hemifacial spasm, right side, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hemifacial spasm, right side

Billable Code
G51.31
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented clonic or tonic contractions
  • • Involvement of muscles innervated by the facial nerve
  • • Laterality specified as right

Applicable To

  • • Right-sided facial muscle spasms

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Hemifacial spasm, left side

Billable Code
G51.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented clonic or tonic contractions
  • • Involvement of muscles innervated by the facial nerve
  • • Laterality specified as left

Applicable To

  • • Left-sided facial muscle spasms

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Hemifacial spasm, bilateral

Billable Code
G51.33
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented clonic or tonic contractions
  • • Involvement of muscles innervated by the facial nerve
  • • Laterality specified as bilateral

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral facial muscle spasms

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bilateral involvement is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Hemifacial spasm, unspecified

Billable Code
G51.39
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented clonic or tonic contractions
  • • Involvement of muscles innervated by the facial nerve

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified side facial muscle spasms

Important Notes

  • • Document laterality to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

64612

Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve

Use for Botox injections related to hemifacial spasm treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hemifacial spasm?

The ICD-10 codes for hemifacial spasm are G51.31 for right side, G51.32 for left side, G51.33 for bilateral, and G51.39 for unspecified.

How do you document hemifacial spasm?

Document hemifacial spasm by specifying the affected side, involved muscles, and any imaging or EMG findings to support the diagnosis.

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