#Icd 10 guideliner manual#
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. Autonomic neuropathy – Affects the nerves which control blood pressure, sweating, digestion, heart rate, bowel and bladder emptying.Polyneuropathy – Two or more nerves in different areas get affected.Mononeuropathy – A single peripheral nerve gets damaged.It does not damage nerves of brain and spinal cord. As the name says peripheral neuropathy affects peripheral nerves usually extremities (hands and feet).
Neuropathy can occur in any nerve of the body, but peripheral neuropathy is the common type seen in most of the people. There is hereditary neuropathy also which get transferred from parent to child. Most common cause of neuropathy is Diabetes. Neuropathy can happen due to many reasons such as injury, exposure to toxins or metabolic problems. This results in pain, tingling, muscle weakness and numbness. Neuropathy or nerve disease is a damage or dysfunction of one or more nerves. Let’s discuss on types of Neuropathy, Neuropathy ICD 10 Codes guidelines with examples.
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