M62.838 – Other muscle spasm

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M62.838 diagnosis code: Other muscle spasm Is M62.838 billable?Clinical information Synonyms include Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for muscle spasm FAQS

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M62.838 diagnosis code: Other muscle spasm

The ICD-10-CM code M62.838 represents other muscle spasm conditions not classified elsewhere, often affecting the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue. This diagnosis is typically used when a patient presents with nonspecific or generalized muscle spasms that do not meet the criteria for more localized or defined soft tissue disorders.

Conditions like alcoholic myopathy or other systemic disorders may contribute to these spasms. Proper coding under M62.838 and other muscle spasms supports accurate classification and treatment planning.

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Is M62.838 billable?

Yes, the M62.838 code is billable.

Clinical information

The M62.838 code is used for other muscle spasms that aren’t classified under more specific diagnoses. It applies to spasms in various muscle groups throughout the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.

These muscle spasms may present as involuntary contractions, pain, or cramp-like sensations, sometimes described by patients as a charley horse. Causes can include muscle fatigue, electrolyte imbalance, drug-induced myopathy, alcoholic myopathy, or neurologic disorders like stiff man syndrome.

Diagnosis generally includes a physical examination, review of the patient's medical history, and may involve tests to rule out other disorders or soft tissue conditions. The code applies to various clinical scenarios, from nontraumatic hematoma-related spasms to systemic diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.

M62.838 also excludes alcoholic myopathy (G72.1), drug-induced myopathy (G72.0), cramp and spasm (R25.2), myalgia (M79.1-), and stiff-man syndrome (G25.82). Nontraumatic hematoma of muscle (M79.81) is also excluded. These conditions require separate coding. Proper documentation is essential to distinguish muscle spasm from these excluded conditions.