![]() ![]() Neuropathic pain should be coded as neuralgia M79.2, not neuropathy.īelow examples will help us understanding how to code Neuropathy.Coder needs to check signs and symptoms in the medical record, also, check the underlying cause if anything mentioned.Peripheral neuropathy with diabetes should be coded as E11.42 (DM with polyneuropath), not e11.40 (DM with neuropathy).If yes, neuropathy and diabetes needs to be combined and coded regardless of it is polyneuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, mononeuropathy or unspecified neuropathy. Check whether patient has diabetes or not.Most of the neuropathy ICD 10 codes are located in Chapter-6 of ICD-10-CM manual which is “diseases of the nervous system”, code range G00-G99 Blood tests, CT, MRI, electromyography, nerve biopsy and skin biopsy are the tests used to confirm neuropathy. ![]() Detailed history of the patient like symptoms, lifestyle and exposure to toxins may also help to diagnose neuropathy. Physician does a thorough physical examination including extremity neurological exam and noting vitals. ![]() Autonomic neuropathy symptoms can be heart intolerance, excess sweat or no sweat, blood pressure changes, bladder, bowel or digestive problems. Peripheral neuropathy symptoms can be tingling, sharp throbbing pain, lack of coordination, paralysis if motor nerves are affected. Symptoms can vary in both peripheral and autonomic neuropathy because the nerves affected are different.
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