Restless Leg Syndrome ICD-10-CM Codes | 2023

What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Restless Leg Syndrome

Restless leg syndrome, or RLS, is a neurological disorder that causes one to have an irresistible urge to move their legs during periods of rest.  Healthcare professionals must code RLS accurately so patients receive proper treatment and appropriate insurance billing is followed. 

In 2023, there is only one ICD-10 code used for restless leg syndrome, and that is G25.81: Restless legs syndrome. 

Practitioners can use this code during transactions from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024. 

Is the Restless Leg Syndrome ICD code Billable: 

Yes, G25.81: Restless leg syndrome, the ICD-10 code assigned to restless leg syndrome or RLS, is billable. 

Clinical Information

• Restless Legs Syndrome, or RLS, or the Willis-Ekbom disease, is a condition wherein one has the uncontrollable urge to move their legs because of another uncomfortable sensation. Typically, this happens during the evening when one is sitting or lying down. 
• Common symptoms of RLS aside from the urge to move one’s legs are unpleasant sensations like tingling/burning, leg jerking, painful cramping sensation in one’s calves, a throbbing sensation near the calves, and leg pain. 
• Researchers and practitioners haven’t pinpointed the exact cause. However, they do suspect genes and abnormalities in the brain or neurotransmitters. Other conditions like Parkinson’s disease, amyloidosis, rheumatoid arthritis, varicose veins, severe kidney disease, and Lyme disease may also cause RLS. 
• Although the disease can be self-diagnosable, a practitioner may ask a patient to undergo a polysomnography, electromyography, and iron deficiency test to rule out other conditions with similar symptoms. 
• Treatment usually prescribes medication to help the patient manage the underlying condition. In addition to this, for prevention, a patient may also be asked to exercise regularly and live a healthy lifestyle to avoid either thinking about RLS or stopping symptoms from worsening. 

Synonyms Include:

• Willis-Ekbom Disease (WED)
• Ekbom’s Syndrome
• Nocturnal Myoclonus
• Leg Motor Restlessness
• Leg Fidgeting Syndrome
• Sleep-Related Movement Disorder