Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G90.5

Complex regional pain syndrome I (CRPS I)

ICD-10-CM Code:
G90.5
ICD-10 Code for:
Complex regional pain syndrome I (CRPS I)
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the nervous system
    (G00–G99)
    • Other disorders of the nervous system
      (G89-G99)
      • Disorders of autonomic nervous system
        (G90)

G90.5 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome i (crps i). The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Complex regional pain syndrome I (CRPS I)

Non-specific codes like G90.5 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for complex regional pain syndrome i (crps i):

  • Use G90.50 for Complex regional pain syndrome I, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

  • G90.51 for Complex regional pain syndrome I of upper limb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use G90.511 for Complex regional pain syndrome I of right upper limb - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use G90.512 for Complex regional pain syndrome I of left upper limb - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use G90.513 for Complex regional pain syndrome I of upper limb, bilateral - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use G90.519 for Complex regional pain syndrome I of unspecified upper limb - BILLABLE CODE

  • G90.52 for Complex regional pain syndrome I of lower limb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use G90.521 for Complex regional pain syndrome I of right lower limb - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use G90.522 for Complex regional pain syndrome I of left lower limb - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use G90.523 for Complex regional pain syndrome I of lower limb, bilateral - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use G90.529 for Complex regional pain syndrome I of unspecified lower limb - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use G90.59 for Complex regional pain syndrome I of other specified site - BILLABLE CODE

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Reflex sympathetic dystrophy

Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • causalgia of lower limb G57.7
  • causalgia of upper limb G56.4
  • complex regional pain syndrome II of lower limb G57.7
  • complex regional pain syndrome II of upper limb G56.4

Patient Education


Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition. It causes intense pain, usually in the arms, hands, legs, or feet. It may happen after an injury, either to a nerve or to tissue in the affected area. Rest and time may only make it worse.

Symptoms in the affected area are:

  • Dramatic changes in skin temperature, color, or texture
  • Intense burning pain
  • Extreme skin sensitivity
  • Swelling and stiffness in affected joints
  • Decreased ability to move the affected body part

The cause of CRPS is unknown. There is no specific diagnostic test. Your doctor will diagnose CRPS based on your signs and symptoms.

There is no cure. It can get worse over time, and may spread to other parts of the body. Occasionally the symptoms go away, either temporarily or for good. Treatment focuses on relieving the pain, and can include medicines, physical therapy, and nerve blocks.

NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.