Find information on lower extremity neuropathy diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding, and healthcare resources. Learn about ICD-10 codes for peripheral neuropathy, sensory neuropathy, motor neuropathy, and related lower limb neurological conditions. Explore symptoms, causes, and treatment options for lower extremity neuropathy with relevant medical terminology for accurate documentation and coding. This resource provides guidance for healthcare professionals on properly diagnosing and documenting lower extremity neuropathy in clinical settings.
Also known as
Other mononeuropathies
Lower extremity neuropathy can manifest as various mononeuropathies.
Mononeuropathy, unspecified
Used when a specific mononeuropathy causing lower extremity symptoms is not identified.
Polyneuropathy in other diseases classified elsewhere
If the neuropathy is due to another condition (e.g., diabetes), code the underlying disease first.
Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
A more general category for nerve pain and inflammation in the lower extremities.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the neuropathy due to diabetes?
Yes
Site of neuropathy?
No
Is there a known cause?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Lower Extremity Neuropathy |
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy |
Post-herpetic Neuralgia |
Coding neuropathy without specifying right, left, or bilateral can lead to denials and inaccurate data. Use specific laterality codes for proper reimbursement.
Missing documentation of the underlying cause (diabetes, trauma, etc.) impacts coding accuracy and CDI. Specify the cause for accurate code assignment.
Incorrectly coding single nerve (mononeuropathy) vs. multiple nerve (polyneuropathy) involvement leads to coding errors. Ensure documentation clarity for accurate coding.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with lower extremity neuropathy. Symptoms include peripheral neuropathy pain, numbness, tingling, and burning sensations in the feet and legs. Onset of symptoms was gradual and has been progressive over the past [timeframe]. The patient reports [intermittent or constant] discomfort, exacerbated by [exacerbating factors, e.g., walking, standing, touch]. The patient denies [negative symptoms, e.g., muscle weakness, bowel or bladder incontinence]. Physical examination reveals [positive findings, e.g., decreased sensation to light touch and pinprick in a stocking-glove distribution, diminished ankle reflexes, allodynia]. Differential diagnosis includes diabetic neuropathy, peripheral artery disease, vitamin B12 deficiency, and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Assessment: Lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, likely [etiology if known, e.g., diabetic peripheral neuropathy]. Plan: Ordered laboratory tests including [relevant tests, e.g., HbA1c, vitamin B12 levels, complete blood count]. Patient education provided on neuropathy management, including foot care and fall prevention. Discussed medication options for neuropathic pain, including gabapentin and pregabalin. Follow-up appointment scheduled in [timeframe] to review lab results and assess symptom improvement. ICD-10 code: [relevant ICD-10 code, e.g., G65.2 for Diabetic polyneuropathy]. Medical billing codes will be determined based on services provided.