icd 10 code for thoracic muscle spasms

by Prof. Sadie Bailey DDS 7 min read

Muscle spasm of back
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M62. 830 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M62.

What is the diagnosis code for muscle spasms?

  • BILLABLE CODE - Use G51.31 for Clonic hemifacial spasm, right
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use G51.32 for Clonic hemifacial spasm, left
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use G51.33 for Clonic hemifacial spasm, bilateral
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use G51.39 for Clonic hemifacial spasm, unspecified

What causes sharp pain in the thoracic spine?

Traumatic causes

  • Acute muscle strain: Common causes of a muscle strain are car accidents, sports injuries, or heavy lifting. ...
  • Fracture: A fracture to one of the vertebrae in the thoracic (middle) spine can cause mid-back pain. ...
  • Spinal cord injury: The spinal cord consists of nerves traveling from the brain to the rest of the body. ...

What are severe muscle spasms?

Muscle spasms — in which a muscle tenses and cramps spontaneously — may be acute and they can also appear in a chronic form. If muscle spasms become chronic, they may cause pain and interfere in a person's everyday activities. Muscle spasms generally occur due to the overuse of the muscles, or they are associated with muscle tear and strain.

What muscles are in the thoracic cavity?

Structures within the thoracic cavity include:

  • Oesophagus of the digestive system
  • Thymus gland
  • Vagus nerve and parasympathetic veins.
  • Diaphragm, trachea, bronchi, lungs.
  • The heart
  • The superior and inferior vena cava.
  • Pulmonary vein and artery.

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What is the ICD-10 code for Muscle spasm in back?

M62. 830 - Muscle spasm of back. ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD-10 code for muscle spasms?

ICD-10 code M62. 83 for Muscle spasm is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

What is ICD-10 code for thoracic back pain?

ICD-10-CM Code for Pain in thoracic spine M54. 6.

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

Strain of muscle and tendon of back wall of thorax, initial encounter. S29. 012A 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 S29.

What does diagnosis code M62 838 mean?

M62. 838 Other muscle spasm - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.

What is diagnosis code r079?

ICD-9 Code Transition: 786.5 Code R07. 9 is the diagnosis code used for Chest Pain, Unspecified. Chest pain may be a symptom of a number of serious disorders and is, in general, considered a medical emergency.

Where is the thoracic region located?

Your thoracic spine is the middle section of your spine. It starts at the base of your neck and ends at the bottom of your ribs. It consists of 12 vertebrae. Your thoracic spine is especially rigid and stable, making it the least common area of injury along your spine.

What means dorsalgia?

For starters, dorsalgia is severe back pain, which could be coming from different parts of the spine. Depending on the specific section of the spine where the pain is coming from, there are six types of dorsalgia.

What is a spasm in a skeletal muscle?

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.

What is the M62.57?

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.

What is myopathy in scleroderma?

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.

What is sudden involuntary contraction?

Other specified disorders of muscle. Clinical Information. 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. A sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of ...

What is the M62.57?

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.

Do you include decimal points in ICD-10?

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. Section M60-M63 — Disorders of muscles.

The ICD code M628 is used to code Muscle weakness

Muscle weakness or myasthenia (my- from Greek μυο meaning "muscle" + -asthenia ἀσθένεια meaning "weakness") is a lack of muscle strength. The causes are many and can be divided into conditions that have either true or perceived muscle weakness.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M62.830 - Muscle spasm of back'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M62.830. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M62.830 and a single ICD9 code, 724.8 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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