Pain in leg, unspecified
Code G89.3 [Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)] is listed as a secondary diagnosis. Central Pain Syndrome and Chronic Pain Syndrome. Category G89 contains two codes for pain syndromes. Radiology coders will seldom use these codes, but it is important to understand the difference between them:
Muscle weakness (generalized)
M62. 831 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M62.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M79. 62 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M79.
Muscle spasms (muscle cramps) are painful contractions and tightening of your muscles. They're common, involuntary and unpredictable. Although there are steps you can take to prevent a muscle spasm and treat it when it attacks, those methods are not always reliable.
2: Cramp and spasm.
Upper extremity pain can result from many overlapping etiologies. These can be categorized into anatomic regions and specific organ systems. Anatomically, pain etiologies are classified into four major groups: neurologic, musculoskeletal, vascular, and other (eg, tumor, infection).
ICD-10-CM Code for Pain in arm, unspecified M79. 603.
Overuse of a muscle, dehydration, muscle strain or simply holding a position for a prolonged period can cause a muscle cramp. In many cases, however, the cause isn't known. Although most muscle cramps are harmless, some may be related to an underlying medical condition, such as: Inadequate blood supply.
Spasticity is a symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS) that causes your muscles to feel stiff, heavy and difficult to move. A spasm is a sudden stiffening of a muscle that may cause a limb to involuntarily kick out or jerk towards your body.
Your muscles depend on minerals, like potassium and magnesium, to work properly. If you're running low on them, your body sends you a message with cramps and spasms. Exercise or heavy sweating can deplete you, but some medications can, too. You might also lose too many electrolytes after a bout of diarrhea or vomiting.
ICD-10-CM Code for Cramp and spasm R25. 2.
ICD-10 code M62. 83 for Muscle spasm is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .
R25. 2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R25.
A sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. An involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. Spasms may involve skeletal muscle or smooth muscle. Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.
M62.57 Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, ankle and foot. M62.571 Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, right ankle and foot. M62.572 Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, left ankle and foot.
myopathy in scleroderma ( M34.-) myopathy in systemic lupus erythematosus ( M32.-) A sudden contraction of a muscle or group of muscles, such as a cramp. A sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of a muscle or a group of muscles, attended by pain and interference with function, producing involuntary movement and distortion.
G47.62 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Sleep related leg cramps . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 .
DO NOT include the decimal point when electronically filing claims as it may be rejected. Some clearinghouses may remove it for you but to avoid having a rejected claim due to an invalid ICD-10 code, do not include the decimal point when submitting claims electronically. See also: Cramp (s) R25.2. leg, sleep related G47.62.