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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Leg Cramp

ICD-10 Coding for Leg Cramp

R25.2
M62.831

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

Also Known as:
Muscle Spasm
Charley Horse
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Leg Cramp

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Leg Cramp

Use ICD-10 code R25.2 for cramp and spasm, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cramp and spasm

Billable Code
R25.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of muscle spasm or cramp without specific location

Applicable To

  • • Generalized muscle spasm
  • • Leg cramps

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'cramp' or 'spasm' to avoid misclassification.

Muscle spasm of calf

Billable Code
M62.831
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented calf muscle spasm
  • • Laterality if applicable

Applicable To

  • • Calf muscle spasm

Important Notes

  • • Specify laterality and ensure documentation supports the specific location.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E87.6

Hypokalemia

Use when cramps are due to low potassium levels.

I73.9

Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

Use when cramps are due to vascular claudication.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for leg cramps?

The ICD-10 code for leg cramps is R25.2, which covers cramps and spasms. For calf-specific cramps, use M62.831.

How do you code calf muscle spasms?

Calf muscle spasms are coded as M62.831 in ICD-10, which requires documentation of the specific location and laterality.

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