R25.2 — Cramp and spasm

R25.2

ICD-10 Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs & Abnormal Findings — illustrative image — Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00–R99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Cramp and spasm mean sudden involuntary muscle contractions, such as leg cramps.

Also called: cramp, muscle cramp, spasm.

When this code is used

Used for cramp and spasm.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code R25.2 belongs to Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified, which covers codes R00–R99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Related symptoms

Muscle twitching

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code R25.2?

R25.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Cramp and spasm”. Cramp and spasm mean sudden involuntary muscle contractions, such as leg cramps.

When is code R25.2 used?

Used for cramp and spasm. It belongs to Chapter 18 of ICD-10-CM (Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified).

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