Find information on trapezius muscle spasm diagnosis, including clinical documentation, ICD-10 codes (M79.1), muscle spasm treatment, and physical therapy. Learn about trapezius pain, trigger points, neck pain, upper back pain, and shoulder pain related to trapezius muscle spasms. Explore resources for healthcare professionals on diagnosing and managing trapezius muscle spasm, including accurate medical coding and best practices for patient care.
Also known as
Spasm of back muscles
Muscle spasm affecting the back, including the trapezius.
Myalgia
Muscle pain, which can be a symptom of trapezius spasm.
Brachial plexus disorders
Nerve issues that can cause trapezius muscle problems.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the trapezius spasm traumatic?
Yes
Open wound?
No
Occup/activity related?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Trapezius muscle spasm |
Cervical spondylosis |
Thoracic outlet syndrome |
Coding trapezius spasm without specifying right, left, or bilateral can lead to claim denials and inaccurate data reporting. Use ICD-10-CM guidelines for laterality.
Insufficient clinical documentation to support the diagnosis of trapezius spasm can cause coding errors and compliance issues. CDI can help improve documentation.
Using an inaccurate ICD-10-CM code like M79.1 for neck pain instead of the specific code for trapezius spasm can impact reimbursement and data analysis.
Patient presents with complaints of trapezius muscle pain, stiffness, and spasm. Symptoms include neck pain, shoulder pain, upper back pain, and limited range of motion. Onset of symptoms was [Date of onset] and is described as [Onset description: gradual or sudden]. Patient reports [Possible causes or aggravating factors: stress, poor posture, overuse, injury, or recent trauma]. Physical examination reveals tenderness to palpation of the trapezius muscle, muscle tightness, and palpable muscle knots or trigger points. Range of motion testing demonstrates [Specific limitations in neck rotation, lateral flexion, or shoulder elevation]. Pain is reported as [Pain characterization: sharp, dull, aching, burning] and rated [Pain scale rating] on a 0-10 scale. Diagnostic assessment includes palpation and range of motion evaluation. Differential diagnoses considered include cervical radiculopathy, rotator cuff injury, and fibromyalgia. Diagnosis of trapezius muscle spasm is made based on clinical findings. Treatment plan includes conservative management with heat therapy, rest, gentle stretching exercises, and over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or naproxen. Patient education provided on proper posture, ergonomics, and stress management techniques. Follow-up appointment scheduled in [Duration] to assess response to treatment and consider further interventions such as physical therapy or muscle relaxants if necessary. ICD-10 code M79.1 (Myalgia) is considered. CPT codes for evaluation and management, therapeutic exercise, or other modalities will be determined based on services provided.