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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Thoracic Myofascial Strain

ICD-10 Coding for Thoracic Myofascial Strain

S29.012A
M79.1

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

Also Known as:
Upper Back Muscle Strain
Thoracic Muscle Injury
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Thoracic Myofascial Strain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Thoracic Myofascial Strain

Use ICD-10 code S29.012A for strain of muscle and tendon of back wall of thorax, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Strain of muscle and tendon of back wall of thorax, initial encounter

Billable Code
S29.012A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Acute onset with specific mechanism
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of injury event

Applicable To

  • • Acute thoracic muscle strain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports acute injury with specific mechanism.

Myofascial pain syndrome

Non-Billable
M79.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of trigger points
  • • Chronic pain duration over 3 months
documentation:
  • • Document trigger points and chronicity clearly.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic myofascial pain

Important Notes

  • • Document trigger points and chronicity clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.21

Chronic pain due to trauma

Use for chronic pain management following an acute injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for thoracic myofascial strain?

The ICD-10 code for an acute thoracic myofascial strain is S29.012A, while chronic myofascial pain is coded as M79.1.

How do you document thoracic myofascial strain?

Document thoracic myofascial strain by specifying the onset, mechanism of injury, palpation findings, and any referred pain.

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