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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Muscle Cramping

ICD-10 Coding for Muscle Cramping

M62.830
M62.831
M62.838

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

Also Known as:
Muscle Spasm
Charley Horse
Muscle Contracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Muscle Cramping

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Muscle Cramping

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 sudden, sharp pain with palpable muscle knot.
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of spasm location and duration.

Applicable To

  • • Acute back spasm
  • • Chronic back spasm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'involuntary contraction' and location.

Muscle spasm of calf

Billable Code
M62.831
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Calf cramps
  • • Charley horse

Important Notes

  • • Document absence of trauma and electrolyte imbalance.

Muscle spasm of other sites

Billable Code
M62.838
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Neck spasms
  • • Arm spasms

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact location of the spasm.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for muscle cramping?

The ICD-10 code for muscle cramping varies by location: M62.830 for back, M62.831 for calf, and M62.838 for other sites.

How do you code nocturnal calf cramps?

Use ICD-10 code M62.831 for nocturnal calf cramps, ensuring documentation specifies no trauma or electrolyte imbalance.

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