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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Musculoskeletal Chest Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Musculoskeletal Chest Pain

R07.89
M79.1

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

Also Known as:
Non-cardiac chest pain
Chest wall pain
Costochondritis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Musculoskeletal Chest Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Musculoskeletal Chest Pain

Use ICD-10 code R07.89 for other chest pain, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other chest pain

Billable Code
R07.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pain reproducible on palpation and movement
documentation:
  • • Negative cardiac workup documented

Applicable To

  • • Musculoskeletal chest pain
  • • Non-cardiac chest pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly indicates musculoskeletal origin to avoid misclassification.

Myalgia

Non-Billable
M79.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of muscle tenderness
  • • Trigger points identified

Applicable To

  • • Muscle pain
  • • Trigger points

Important Notes

  • • Document specific muscle groups involved.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.6

Pain in thoracic spine

Use when pain radiates from the thoracic spine to the chest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for musculoskeletal chest pain?

The ICD-10 code for musculoskeletal chest pain is R07.89, which covers other chest pain of musculoskeletal origin.

How is musculoskeletal chest pain documented?

Document musculoskeletal chest pain by noting specific tender points, reproducibility with movement, and negative cardiac tests.

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