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M62.831

Billable

Muscle spasm of calf

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Involuntary tightening or cramping of the calf muscle, commonly experienced as a charley horse or leg cramp.

Coding Tips

  • •Use laterality codes (right vs. left) when the documentation specifies which calf is affected
  • •Consider if the spasm is related to exercise, dehydration, or an underlying condition

Code Hierarchy

└M62Other disorders of muscle└M62.8Other specified disorders of muscle└M62.83Muscle spasm└M62.831Muscle spasm of calf
└M62.831Muscle spasm of calf

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