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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lower Extremity Weakness Unspecified

ICD-10 Coding for Lower Extremity Weakness Unspecified

R29.89
M62.83-

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for lower extremity weakness unspecified includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Leg Weakness
Unspecified Limb Weakness
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lower Extremity Weakness Unspecified

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lower Extremity Weakness Unspecified

Use ICD-10 code R29.89 for symptoms involving nervous and musculoskeletal systems, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Symptoms involving nervous and musculoskeletal systems

Non-Billable
R29.89
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Weakness without a specified cause or localization.

Applicable To

  • • Limb weakness without specified cause

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies whether weakness is generalized or localized.

Localized muscle weakness

Non-Billable
M62.83-
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Muscle-specific weakness with laterality

Important Notes

  • • Document specific muscle groups affected and laterality.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R53.1

Weakness (generalized)

Use for systemic fatigue or deconditioning without focal muscle weakness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified lower extremity weakness?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified lower extremity weakness is R29.89, used when the cause is not specified or localized.

How do you code muscle weakness in the lower extremity?

Use M62.83- for localized muscle weakness in the lower extremity, specifying laterality.

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