R29.0

Applicable To

• Carpopedal spasm

Approximate Synonyms

• Carpopedal spasm

• Carpopedal spasm hand or foot spasm)

Clinical Information

• A disorder characterized by muscle twitches, cramps, and carpopedal spasm, and when severe, laryngospasm and seizures. This condition is associated with unstable depolarization of axonal membranes, primarily in the peripheral nervous system. Tetany usually results from hypocalcemia or reduced serum levels of magnesium that may be associated with hyperventilation; hypoparathyroidism; rickets; uremia; or other conditions. from Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1490)

• Hyperexcitability of nerve and muscle when the concentration of extracellular ionized calcium is decreased.

Details

• R29.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM R29.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R29.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 R29.0 may differ.