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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Involuntary Movements

ICD-10 Coding for Involuntary Movements

R25.8
R25.1

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

Also Known as:
Abnormal Involuntary Movements
Dyskinesia
Tremor
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Involuntary Movements

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Involuntary Movements

Use ICD-10 code R25.8 for other abnormal involuntary movements, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other abnormal involuntary movements

Billable Code
R25.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of involuntary movements with antipsychotic use
coding:
  • • Use when no other specific code applies

Applicable To

  • • Tardive dyskinesia
  • • Chorea
  • • Dystonia not otherwise specified

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of movement and its relation to medication.

Tremor, unspecified

Billable Code
R25.1
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Essential tremor

Important Notes

  • • Ensure tremor is documented as non-Parkinsonian.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T48.0x5A

Adverse effect of antipsychotics

Use with R25.8 when movements are related to antipsychotic use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for involuntary movements?

The ICD-10 code for other abnormal involuntary movements is R25.8, which includes conditions like tardive dyskinesia and chorea.

How do you code tardive dyskinesia?

Tardive dyskinesia is coded as R25.8, often with an additional code T48.0x5A for adverse effects of antipsychotics.

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