R25
Non-billableAbnormal involuntary movements
Abnormal involuntary movements
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
- •signs and symptoms of breast,N63, N64.5
Child Codes (6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal involuntary movements?
The ICD-10-CM code for abnormal involuntary movements is R25. The full clinical description is "Abnormal involuntary movements". R25 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R25 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R25 represents “Abnormal involuntary movements”. It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is R25 a billable code?
No, R25 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under R25.
What chapter is R25 in?
R25 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R25?
R25 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: specific movement disorders (G20-G26); stereotyped movement disorders (F98.4); tic disorders (F95.-).
What are the subcategories under R25?
R25 has 6 child codes, including: R25.0 (Abnormal head movements), R25.1 (Tremor, unspecified), R25.2 (Cramp and spasm), R25.3 (Fasciculation), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for R25?
R25 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0392702. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R25 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like abnormal involuntary movements affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of R25?
R25 maps to the ICD-11 code: MB46.Z (Abnormal involuntary movements, unspecified).
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