icd 10 code for alcohol-induced polyneuropathy?

What is the ICD 10 code for polyneuropathy due to toxic agents?

Polyneuropathy due to other toxic agents 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code G62.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM G62.2 became effective on October 1, 2020.

What is alcoholic polyneuropathy?

Alcoholic polyneuropathy. A condition where damage to the peripheral nervous system (including the peripheral elements of the autonomic nervous system) is associated with chronic ingestion of alcoholic beverages. The disorder may be caused by a direct effect of alcohol, an associated nutritional deficiency, or a combination of factors.

What is the ICD 10 code for alcohol toxicity?

This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G62.1 - other international versions of ICD-10 G62.1 may differ. A condition where damage to the peripheral nervous system (including the peripheral elements of the autonomic nervous system) is associated with chronic ingestion of alcoholic beverages.

What are the types of polyneuropathy?

Polyneuropathy, unspecified. The pathological processes affecting peripheral nerves include degeneration of the axon, myelin or both. The various forms of polyneuropathy are categorized by the type of nerve affected (e.g., sensory, motor, or autonomic), by the distribution of nerve injury (e.g., distal vs.

What is the ICD-10 diagnosis code for polyneuropathy?

G62. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD-10-CM code for severe peripheral polyneuritis due to chronic alcoholism?

G62. 1 - Alcoholic polyneuropathy | ICD-10-CM.

How does alcoholism cause neuropathy?

Alcohol causes neuropathy by making it more difficult for the body to absorb nutrients, including B12 and protein. With fewer of these nutrients to go around, the body has to prioritize where the existing nutrients go. This often means the nerves, especially those farther away from the heart, become deficient.

What is alcoholic Polyneuritis?

Alcoholic polyneuropathy is a neurological disorder in which peripheral nerves throughout the body malfunction simultaneously. It is defined by axonal degeneration in neurons of both the sensory and motor systems and initially occurs at the distal ends of the longest axons in the body.

Is polyneuropathy the same as neuropathy?

Polyneuropathy is when multiple peripheral nerves become damaged, which is also commonly called peripheral neuropathy.

What is the ICD-10 code for alcohol use disorder?

ICD-10 code F10. 9 for Alcohol use, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders .

How is alcohol neuropathy diagnosed?

The diagnosis of alcoholic neuropathy involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, and possibly blood tests or nerve tests such as electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCV).

Will alcoholic neuropathy ever go away?

Can alcoholic neuropathy be cured or reversed? Even though some damage may be permanent, alcoholic neuropathy can usually be cured sufficiently for a person to resume a normal life. If some permanent damage remains, then they can mitigate it with alleviating medication.

Is alcoholic neuropathy serious?

Damage to nerves from alcoholic neuropathy is usually permanent. It is likely to get worse if the person continues to use alcohol or if nutritional problems are not corrected. Alcoholic neuropathy is usually not life-threatening, but it can severely affect quality of life.

Is alcoholic neuropathy axonal or demyelinating?

Chronic alcoholic neuropathy involves sensory more than motor nerve fibers, and electrophysiological and histological studies demonstrated axonal degeneration as the primary pathophysiological mechanism.

How common is alcoholic neuropathy?

Among patients with chronic alcohol use disorder, neuropathy is the most common harmful sequelae. It is estimated that in the United States 25% to 66% of chronic alcohol users experience some form of neuropathy; however, the true incidence in the general population is unknown.

How does alcohol affect the peripheral nervous system?

Chronic alcohol misusers may also develop a symmetrical, bilateral mixed sensory and motor peripheral neuropathy, usually of the lower limbs. Individuals may be asymptomatic or present with pain, numbness, burning feet, and hyperaesthesia. There may also be muscle weakness and diminished tendon reflexes.

The ICD code G621 is used to code Alcoholic polyneuropathy

Alcoholic polyneuropathy (A.K.A alcohol leg) is a neurological disorder in which multiple peripheral nerves throughout the body malfunction simultaneously. It is defined by axonal degeneration in neurons of both the sensory and motor systems and initially occurs at the distal ends of the longest axons in the body.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'G62.1 - Alcoholic polyneuropathy'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code G62.1. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 357.5 was previously used, G62.1 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.