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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hypermobility Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Hypermobility Syndrome

M35.7
Q79.6

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

Also Known as:
Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hypermobility Syndrome

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

Use ICD-10 code M35.7 for hypermobility syndrome, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hypermobility Syndrome

Billable Code
M35.7
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Beighton score ≥4/9 with chronic pain
coding:
  • • Differentiate from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Applicable To

  • • Generalized joint hypermobility with chronic pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes Beighton score and chronicity of symptoms.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Non-Billable
Q79.6
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • 2017 diagnostic criteria for hEDS
  • • Systemic manifestations and family history

Applicable To

  • • Confirmed Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure genetic testing or criteria documentation is present.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R26.2

Gait abnormality

Use with M35.7 when mobility aids are required.

M25.5

Joint pain

Use for localized joint pain, sequence after M35.7.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hypermobility?

The ICD-10 code for hypermobility syndrome is M35.7, used for generalized joint hypermobility with chronic pain or instability.

How is hypermobility syndrome documented?

Documentation should include a Beighton score, specific joint findings, and chronicity of symptoms to validate M35.7.

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