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R25

Non-billable

Abnormal involuntary movements

Abnormal involuntary movements

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

R25-R29

Child Codes

6

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • specific movement disorders (G20-G26)
  • stereotyped movement disorders (F98.4)
  • tic disorders (F95.-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
  • signs and symptoms of breast (N63, N64.5)

Child Codes (6)

R25.0

Abnormal head movements

BillableR25.1

Tremor, unspecified

BillableR25.2

Cramp and spasm

BillableR25.3

Fasciculation

BillableR25.8

Other abnormal involuntary movements

BillableR25.9

Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code R25?

ICD-10-CM code R25 represents "Abnormal involuntary movements". It 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.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.