ICD-10 Code for Charley-horse

Also indexed as (quadriceps)

The ICD-10-CM code for charley-horse is M62.831 — Muscle spasm of calf. This is the code the Alphabetic Index gives for charley-horse with no further qualifier, valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Billable

Which charley-horse code should you use?

The Alphabetic Index lists 2 codes under Charley-horse. Which one applies depends on the qualifier documented in the record — the type, site, cause, or associated condition. Find the qualifier below, then verify the code in the Tabular List before using it.

By type

traumatic

S76.11

Strain of quadriceps muscle, fascia and tendon

not billable

Index terms and codes are reproduced from the official ICD-10-CM FY2027 release. The Alphabetic Index is a finding aid — a code must always be verified in the Tabular List before it is reported. Data sources