ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for cramp
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Cramp (s)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding cramp
The ICD-10-CM code for cramp is R25.2 (Cramp and spasm). The official index lists 29 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on R25.2.
Within R25 (abnormal involuntary movements), R25.2 is specifically for cramp and spasm. Related codes cover abnormal head movements (R25.0), tremor, unspecified (R25.1), Fasciculation (R25.3), other abnormal involuntary movements (R25.8) and unspecified abnormal involuntary movements (R25.9).
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of R25.2, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: carpopedal spasm (R29.0), charley-horse (M62.831), infantile spasms (G40.4-), muscle spasm of back (M62.830) and 1 more.
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific cramp codes (official index)
- abdominal
- bathing T75.1 — Unspecified effects of drowning and nonfatal submersion
- colic R10.83 — Colic
- psychogenic F45.8 — Other somatoform disorders
- due to immersion T75.1 — Unspecified effects of drowning and nonfatal submersion
- fireman T67.2 — Heat cramp
- heat T67.2 — Heat cramp
- immersion T75.1 — Unspecified effects of drowning and nonfatal submersion
- intestinal
- psychogenic F45.8 — Other somatoform disorders
- leg, sleep related G47.62 — Sleep related leg cramps
- limb (lower) (upper) NEC R25.2 — Cramp and spasm
- sleep related G47.62 — Sleep related leg cramps
- linotypist's F48.8 — Other specified nonpsychotic mental disorders
- organic G25.89 — Other specified extrapyramidal and movement disorders
- muscle (limb) (general) R25.2 — Cramp and spasm
- due to immersion T75.1 — Unspecified effects of drowning and nonfatal submersion
- psychogenic F45.8 — Other somatoform disorders
- occupational (hand) F48.8 — Other specified nonpsychotic mental disorders
- organic G25.89 — Other specified extrapyramidal and movement disorders
- salt-depletion E87.1 — Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- sleep related, leg G47.62 — Sleep related leg cramps
- stoker's T67.2 — Heat cramp
- swimmer's T75.1 — Unspecified effects of drowning and nonfatal submersion
- telegrapher's F48.8 — Other specified nonpsychotic mental disorders
- organic G25.89 — Other specified extrapyramidal and movement disorders
- typist's F48.8 — Other specified nonpsychotic mental disorders
- organic G25.89 — Other specified extrapyramidal and movement disorders
- uterus N94.89 — Other specified conditions associated with female genital organs and menstrual cycle
- menstrual
- writer's F48.8 — Other specified nonpsychotic mental disorders
- organic G25.89 — Other specified extrapyramidal and movement disorders
Common questions about cramp ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for cramp?
- R25.2 — Cramp and spasm. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: T75.1, R10.83, F45.8, T75.1 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for bathing cramp?
- T75.1 — Unspecified effects of drowning and nonfatal submersion (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for colic cramp?
- R10.83 — Colic.
What is the ICD-10 code for fireman cramp?
- T67.2 — Heat cramp (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for heat cramp?
- T67.2 — Heat cramp (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for immersion cramp?
- T75.1 — Unspecified effects of drowning and nonfatal submersion (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for limb nec cramp?
- R25.2 — Cramp and spasm.
Is R25.2 billable?
- Yes. R25.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can R25.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R25.2 as a principal diagnosis.
Is R25.2 a CC or MCC?
- No. R25.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.