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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lower Back Muscle Spasm

ICD-10 Coding for Lower Back Muscle Spasm

M62.830
M54.5
S39.012

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

Also Known as:
Lumbar Muscle Spasm
Back Muscle Cramp
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lower Back Muscle Spasm

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

Use ICD-10 code M62.830 for muscle spasm of back, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Muscle spasm of back

Billable Code
M62.830
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of muscle spasm without acute injury.
documentation:
  • • Detailed note on muscle spasm location and characteristics.

Applicable To

  • • Paraspinal muscle spasm
  • • Erector spinae spasm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies muscle spasm and excludes other causes like disc issues.

Low back pain

Non-Billable
M54.5
Non-Billable

Important Notes

  • • Should not be used as a primary code when spasm is the main diagnosis.

Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back

Non-Billable
S39.012
Non-Billable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure injury mechanism is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.5

Low back pain

Use as a secondary code to document concurrent pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lower back muscle spasm?

The ICD-10 code for lower back muscle spasm is M62.830, used for isolated spasms without associated injuries.

Can M54.5 and M62.830 be used together?

Yes, M54.5 can be used as a secondary code with M62.830 to document concurrent pain.

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