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ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 M62.830

Billable / Specific

Muscle spasm of back

M62
Block
0
Synonyms
445
LCDs
14
Payer Policies
2
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM M62.830

ICD-10-CM code M62.830 represents Muscle spasm of back. This is a billable/specific code in the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue chapter (block M62). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM M62.830 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Medicare LCD Coverage for M62.830

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list M62.830 as a covered diagnosis.

445 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 445 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Chiropractic Services
Article ID: 56273, Effective: 2025-08-28 00:00:00, 315 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 98942 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Chiropractic Services
Article ID: 56273, Effective: 2025-08-28 00:00:00, 315 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 98940 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Chiropractic Services
Article ID: 56273, Effective: 2025-08-28 00:00:00, 315 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 98941 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Chiropractic Services
Article ID: 56273, Effective: 2025-08-28 00:00:00, 315 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 98943 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Lumbar MRI
Article ID: 57206, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 3361 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT Q9953 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Lumbar MRI
Article ID: 57206, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 3361 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72148 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Lumbar MRI
Article ID: 57206, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 3361 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT A9585 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Lumbar MRI
Article ID: 57206, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 3361 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72158 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Lumbar MRI
Article ID: 57206, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 3361 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72149 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Injection of Trigger Points
Article ID: 57114, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 213 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 20552 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing M62.830.

14 policies

2 Aetna

Orthopedic Casts, Braces and Splints - Medical Clinical Policy Bulletins | Aetna
Policy ID: CPB-0009
Spasticity Management
Policy ID: CPB-0362

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Bariatric Surgery Coverage
Policy ID: ART-53026
Billing and Coding: Home Health Occupational Therapy
Policy ID: ART-53057
Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy
Policy ID: ART-53058
Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy
Policy ID: ART-53064
Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical Therapy
Policy ID: ART-53065

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with M62.830

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

2 linkages
  • 97140 Manual therapy — back pain, neck pain, joint pain, myalgia, spasm, muscle weakness, impingement, somatic dysfunction, chronic pain, spondylosis Physical Therapy
  • 97035 Ultrasound therapy — myalgia, spasm, back pain, neck pain, joint pain, impingement, epicondylitis, plantar fasciitis Physical Therapy

Convert M62.830 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
M62.830 7248 10000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 M62.830, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code M62.830 billable? +

Yes, M62.830 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with M62.830? +

Procedures frequently paired with M62.830 include: 97140, 97035.

What ICD-9 codes does M62.830 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, M62.830 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7248. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.

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