2021 ICD-10-CM Code G90.512
Complex regional pain syndrome I of left upper limb
Valid for Submission
G90.512 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome i of left upper limb. The code G90.512 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 G90.512 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like chronic pain of left upper limb, complex regional pain syndrome of upper limb, complex regional pain syndrome type i, complex regional pain syndrome type i of left upper limb or neuralgia of left upper limb.
| ICD-10: | G90.512 |
| Short Description: | Complex regional pain syndrome I of left upper limb |
| Long Description: | Complex regional pain syndrome I of left upper limb |
Code Classification
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 left upper limb
- Complex regional pain syndrome of upper limb
- Complex regional pain syndrome type I
- Complex regional pain syndrome type I of left upper limb
- Neuralgia of left upper limb
Convert G90.512 to ICD-9 Code
The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code G90.512 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.
- 337.21 - Rflx sym dystrph up 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)
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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)