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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Spasm

ICD-10 Coding for Spasm

M62.830
R25.2

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for 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 palpable muscle rigidity
documentation:
  • • Documentation of sudden onset of pain

Applicable To

  • • Back muscle spasm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of neurological deficits.

Cramp and spasm

Billable Code
R25.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Generalized spasm without specific site documentation

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified spasm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific site is documented when using this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Y93.22

Activity, weightlifting

Use when the spasm is related to weightlifting activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for muscle spasm of the back is M62.830. It is used when documenting a muscle spasm specifically in the back without neurological deficits.

How do you code a generalized muscle spasm?

For a generalized muscle spasm without a specific site, use ICD-10 code R25.2. Ensure no specific location is documented.

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