2021 ICD-10-CM Code G56.41
Causalgia of right upper limb
Valid for Submission
G56.41 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of causalgia of right upper limb. The code G56.41 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
The ICD-10-CM code G56.41 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like chronic pain of right upper limb, complex regional pain syndrome of upper limb, complex regional pain syndrome type ii of right upper limb, complex regional pain syndrome, type ii, complex regional pain syndrome, type ii, upper limb , neuralgia of right upper limb, etc.
| ICD-10: | G56.41 |
| Short Description: | Causalgia of right upper limb |
| Long Description: | Causalgia of right upper limb |
Code Classification
Replaced Code
This code was replaced in the 2021 ICD-10 code set with the code(s) listed below. The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has published an update to the ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes which became effective October 1, 2020. This code was replaced for the FY 2021 (October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021).
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Chronic pain of right upper limb
- Complex regional pain syndrome of upper limb
- Complex regional pain syndrome type II of right upper limb
- Complex regional pain syndrome, type II
- Complex regional pain syndrome, type II, upper limb
- Neuralgia of right upper limb
Convert G56.41 to ICD-9 Code
The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code G56.41 its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
- 354.4 - Causalgia upper limb (Approximate Flag)
Information for Patients
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Also called: CRPS, Causalgia, Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
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
- Complex regional pain syndrome (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Spinal cord stimulation (Medical Encyclopedia)
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Code History
- 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 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)