ICD-10-CM Code R25.1
Tremor, unspecified
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.R25.1 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of tremor, unspecified. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code R251 is used to code Tremor
A tremor is an involuntary, somewhat rhythmic, muscle contraction and relaxation involving oscillations or twitching movements of one or more body parts. It is the most common of all involuntary movements and can affect the hands, arms, eyes, face, head, vocal folds, trunk, and legs. Most tremors occur in the hands. In some people, a tremor is a symptom of another neurological disorder. A very common tremor is the teeth chattering, usually induced by cold temperatures or by fear.
| Specialty: | Neurology/Psychiatry |
| MeSH Code: | D014202 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 781.0 |
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Coding Notes for R25.1 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Code Type-1 Excludes:
Type-1 Excludes
Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here." - Chorea NOS - instead, use code G25.5
- Essential tremor - instead, use code G25.0
- Hysterical tremor - instead, use code F44.4
- Intention tremor - instead, use code G25.2
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #091-093 - Other disorders of nervous system with MCC.
- DRG Group #091-093 - Other disorders of nervous system with CC.
- DRG Group #091-093 - Other disorders of nervous system without CC or MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'R25.1 - Tremor, unspecified'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code R25.1 and a single ICD9 code, 781.0 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: R25 - Abnormal involuntary movements