R29.0

Billable

Tetany

R29.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Tetany. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
R00-R99
Parent
R29
Edition
FY2026

R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are muscle cramps? Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary contractions or spasms in one or more of your muscles. They are very common and often occur after exercise. Some people get muscle cramps, especially leg cramps, at night. They can be painful, and they may last a few seconds to several minutes. You can have a cramp in any muscle, but they happen most often in the: Thighs Feet Hands Arms Abdomen Area along…

Read more about Muscle Cramps at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Carpopedal spasm

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • hysterical tetany (F44.5)
  • neonatal tetany (P71.3)
  • parathyroid tetany (E20.9)
  • post-thyroidectomy tetany (E89.2)

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

Plain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R29.0?
R29.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Tetany". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R29.0 a billable code?
Yes — R29.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from R29.0?
Excludes1 (not coded here): hysterical tetany (F44.5); neonatal tetany (P71.3); parathyroid tetany (E20.9); post-thyroidectomy tetany (E89.2).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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