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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Intercostal Muscle Spasm

ICD-10 Coding for Intercostal Muscle Spasm

M62.838
R07.82

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

Also Known as:
Rib Muscle Spasm
Chest Wall Muscle Spasm
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Intercostal Muscle Spasm

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Intercostal Muscle Spasm

Use ICD-10 code M62.838 for other muscle spasm, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other muscle spasm

Billable Code
M62.838
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of palpable muscle rigidity and pain with movement.
coding:
  • • Differentiate from back muscle spasm (M62.830).

Applicable To

  • • Intercostal muscle spasm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'intercostal muscle spasm' to avoid misclassification.

Intercostal pain

Billable Code
R07.82
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Localized pain in intercostal spaces
  • • Tenderness on palpation

Applicable To

  • • Pain localized to intercostal spaces

Important Notes

  • • Ensure pain is specifically documented as intercostal.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M79.1

Myalgia

Use when diffuse muscle pain accompanies spasm.

J98.89

Other specified respiratory disorders

Use for breathing pattern disturbances from spasm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for intercostal muscle spasm?

The ICD-10 code for intercostal muscle spasm is M62.838, which covers other muscle spasms including those in the intercostal region.

How do you document intercostal muscle spasm?

Document intercostal muscle spasm by specifying the location, nature of the spasm, and associated symptoms such as pain and rigidity.

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