G51.39
BillableClonic hemifacial spasm, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Involuntary muscle twitching and spasms affecting the face when the specific side or sides involved are not documented or specified.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from the medical record
- •Query the provider if possible to obtain specific laterality information for more precise coding
Code Hierarchy
└G51Facial nerve disorders└G51.3Clonic hemifacial spasm└G51.39Clonic hemifacial spasm, unspecified
└G51.39Clonic hemifacial spasm, unspecified