Find key information on Hypermobility Syndrome including clinical documentation, medical coding, diagnostic criteria, and healthcare management. This resource covers relevant ICD-10 codes, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome comparisons, Beighton score interpretation, joint hypermobility symptoms, and treatment options. Learn about best practices for documenting hypermobility in medical records, coding for insurance reimbursement, and understanding the latest research on this condition. Explore resources for patients and healthcare providers seeking comprehensive information on Hypermobility Syndrome.
Also known as
Hypermobility syndrome
Generalized joint hypermobility with musculoskeletal symptoms.
Joint derangement
Covers various internal joint derangements like recurrent dislocation that can be associated with hypermobility.
Pain in joint
Includes arthralgia and related pain often experienced in hypermobility syndrome.
Fibromyalgia
Sometimes overlaps with hypermobility syndrome due to chronic widespread pain.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Generalized joint hypermobility present?
Yes
Beighton score >= 4 (adult) or >= 6 (child)?
No
Do not code hypermobility syndrome. Code any specific joint findings if present.
When to use each related code
Description |
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Generalized joint hypermobility |
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) |
Joint Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (JHS/JHSD) |
Coding M35.7 (Hypermobility syndrome) without specifying joint(s) affected lacks clinical detail and may impact reimbursement or quality reporting.
Miscoding benign joint hypermobility as HMS (M35.7) can inflate HMS prevalence, skewing epidemiological data and potentially leading to unnecessary interventions.
Failing to differentiate HMS (M35.7) from Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, especially hEDS, may lead to inaccurate diagnosis and management, impacting compliance and patient safety.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with Hypermobility Syndrome, also known as Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome. The patient reports generalized joint hypermobility, joint pain, and frequent joint subluxations or dislocations. Symptoms include chronic widespread pain, particularly in the knees, ankles, shoulders, and elbows. The patient also experiences clicking or popping in the joints and reports a history of soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains. Physical examination reveals Beighton score of [insert Beighton score] indicating generalized joint laxity. Differential diagnoses considered include Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Marfan Syndrome, and other connective tissue disorders. Assessment supports the diagnosis of Hypermobility Syndrome based on the patient's history, physical findings, and absence of features suggestive of other related conditions. The patient was educated on activity modification, joint protection strategies, and the importance of physical therapy for strengthening and improving proprioception. A referral to physical therapy was made. Patient was also advised on pain management techniques including over-the-counter analgesics such as NSAIDs and heat or cold therapy. Follow-up scheduled to monitor symptom management and functional improvement. ICD-10 code M35.7 (Hypermobility syndrome) is applied. Future plans may include referral to occupational therapy for adaptive equipment or assistive devices if functional limitations persist.