ICD-9

What code would you use for a trapezius sprain? I have seen both 840.8 and 848.8 recommended.

Thanks!
Kelly

re: ICD-9

The diagnosis codes for strains and sprains of joints and adjacent muscles are found in the series of ICD-9 codes 840-848. In this series, there is no code specifically for the trapezius muscle. you may want to use either 840.8, “Sprains and strains of shoulder and upper arm; other specified sites of shoulder and upper arm,” or 847.0, “Sprains and strains of other and unspecified parts of back; neck.” As a last resort, you might use 848.8, “Other and ill-defined sprains and strains; other specified sites of sprains and strains. Verify with your physician.