ICD-10 Code for Cramp

The default ICD-10-CM 2027 code for cramp (s) is R25.2 – Cramp and spasm. More specific codes depend on the details documented, as listed in the official index (10 codes, 8 billable).

Main code: R25.2 – Cramp and spasm
Billable: Yes

Index entries for Cramp

abdominal – see Pain, abdominal
bathing – T75.1 (header)
colic – R10.83
- psychogenic – F45.8
due to immersion – T75.1 (header)
fireman – T67.2 (header)
heat – T67.2 (header)
immersion – T75.1 (header)
intestinal – see Pain, abdominal
- psychogenic – F45.8
leg, sleep related – G47.62
limb (lower) (upper) – R25.2
- sleep related – G47.62
linotypist's – F48.8
- organic – G25.89
muscle (limb) (general) – R25.2
- due to immersion – T75.1 (header)
- psychogenic – F45.8
occupational (hand) – F48.8
- organic – G25.89
salt-depletion – E87.1
sleep related, leg – G47.62
stoker's – T67.2 (header)
swimmer's – T75.1 (header)
telegrapher's – F48.8
- organic – G25.89
typist's – F48.8
- organic – G25.89
uterus – N94.89
- menstrual – see Dysmenorrhea
writer's – F48.8
- organic – G25.89

How to choose the right code

Start with the main term, then pick the indented subterm that matches the documentation (type, cause, site, laterality, episode of care). Always confirm the code in the tabular list: follow its Excludes1/Excludes2, “code first” and “use additional code” notes, and add a 7th character where required.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 alphabetic index.