Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert
ERADER QUESTION ~ Specific Codes Are Best Bet for Myofascial Pain
Published on Mon Feb 05, 2007
Question: What diagnosis should I use for myofascial pain or myofascial discomfort? Answer: Some coders say your best choice is 729.1 (Myalgia and myositis, unspecified), but other coders disagree. These coders recommend that you submit a diagnosis that's more specific to the patient's pain, such as 724.2 (Lumbago) for myofascial pain in the low back area.
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