333.2 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of myoclonus. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
ICD-9-CM 333.2 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 333.2 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
People with nocturnal myoclonus experiences unusual sensations that usually occur in the legs but sometimes are present in the arms and trunk. The sensations: Cause jerking movements of the legs when the person is sleeping and occasionally when the person is awake
The intensity of the symptoms of nocturnal myoclonus can be reduced with changing the lifestyle. A balanced diet supplemented with vitamins and iron need to be followed. You should avoid food and drinks containing caffeine, such as coffee, tea, and chocolate. Moderate exercise can contribute to better sleep habits.
ICD-10:G25.
Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, intractable, with status epilepticus. G40. B11 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 G40.
ICD-10 code G25. 3 for Myoclonus is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the nervous system .
ICD-10-CM Code for Fasciculation R25. 3.
Nocturnal myoclonus is the principal feature of the nocturnal myoclonus syndrome. (from Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp102-3). Shock-like contraction of a portion of a muscle, an entire muscle, or a group of muscles; may be part of a disease process or a normal physiological response.
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes. It means "not coded here". A type 1 excludes note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as G25.3. A type 1 excludes note is for used for when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
In most cases the manifestation codes will have in the code title, "in diseases classified elsewhere.". Codes with this title are a component of the etiology/manifestation convention. The code title indicates that it is a manifestation code.