2013 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 728.5 : Hypermobility syndrome. ICD-9-CM 728.5 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 728.5 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
Overview
Joint hypermobility syndrome is a connective tissue disorder. Thick bands of tissue (ligaments) hold your joints together and keep them from moving too much or too far out of range. In people with joint hypermobility syndrome, those ligaments are loose or weak.
Symptoms and Causes
The most common symptom of joint hypermobility syndrome is pain in your joints and muscles. Other symptoms may include:
Diagnosis and Tests
The difference between a person with a neutral stance and with joint hypermobility syndrome.
Management and Treatment
There’s no cure presently for joint hypermobility syndrome. Treatment involves protecting your joints and managing your pain. You can protect your joints by strengthening your muscles through exercise. Other recommendations include:
Prevention
Joint hypermobility syndrome is a genetic disorder that usually runs in families. Therefore, it can’t be prevented.
Living With
Researchers have found there may be a link between hypermobility and gastrointestinal issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The symptoms of IBS are commonly found in joint hypermobility syndrome. Therefore, your healthcare provider may recommend an exclusion diet to test for an intolerance to certain food products.
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