icd-10 code for raynaud's disease

What is Raynaud's phenomenon ICD 10 code?

The ICD code I730 is used to code Raynaud's phenomenon. This condition may also cause nails to become brittle with longitudinal ridges. Named after French physician Maurice Raynaud (1834–1881), the phenomenon is believed to be the result of vasospasms that decrease blood supply to the respective regions.

What does Raynaud's disease stand for?

A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis. In medicine, Raynaud's disease or Raynaud's phenomenon (pronunciation: /reɪˈnoʊz/ ray-NOHZ) is excessively reduced blood flow in response to cold or emotional stress, causing discoloration of the fingers, toes, and occasionally other areas.

What is the ICD 10 code for Neurologic diagnosis?

I73.00 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM I73.00 became effective on October 1, 2018. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I73.00 - other international versions of ICD-10 I73.00 may differ.

What is bilateral Raynaud phenomenon?

An idiopathic vascular disorder characterized by bilateral raynaud phenomenon, the abrupt onset of digital paleness or cyanosis in response to cold exposure or stress. An idiopathic vascular disorder characterized by ischemic attacks in the fingers, toes, ears, or nose, associated with pain and pallor.

Is Raynaud's an autoimmune disease or disorder?

Key points about Raynaud's phenomenon Raynaud's phenomenon is a disorder that causes decreased blood flow to the fingers.

What is raynauds?

Raynaud's disease causes smaller arteries that supply blood flow to the skin to narrow in response to cold or stress. The affected body parts, usually fingers and toes, might turn white or blue and feel cold and numb until circulation improves, usually when you get warm.

What is Raynaud's and what causes it?

Raynaud's is usually triggered by cold temperatures, anxiety or stress. The condition occurs because your blood vessels go into a temporary spasm, which blocks the flow of blood. This causes the affected area to change colour to white, then blue and then red, as the bloodflow returns.

Is Raynaud's disease the same as rheumatoid arthritis?

Primary Raynaud's, where there is no known associated disease, is the most common form. Secondary Raynaud's is associated with diseases that affect the blood vessels, including a number of different types of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), scleroderma, lupus or Sjogren's syndrome.

What is the difference between Raynaud's disease and Raynaud's phenomenon?

Raynaud's phenomenon (also called Raynaud's disease or Raynaud's syndrome) is a disorder that affects the blood vessels in the fingers and toes. Blood vessels in the nose, lips or ear lobes may also be affected.

How is Raynaud's diagnosed?

To tell the difference between primary and secondary Raynaud's, your doctor might do a test called nailfold capillaroscopy. During the test, the doctor looks at the skin at the base of your fingernail under a microscope or magnifier to look for deformities or swelling of the tiny blood vessels.

What deficiency causes Raynaud's?

Abnormalities of magnesium metabolism have been reported in people with Raynaud's disease. Symptoms similar to those seen with Raynaud's disease occur in people with magnesium deficiency, probably because a deficiency of this mineral results in spasm of blood vessels.

What autoimmune disease causes cold hands and feet?

Raynaud's phenomenon is the short-term interruption of blood flow to the extremities, such as the fingers and toes. Raynaud's phenomenon may be a sign of an underlying autoimmune disorder such as scleroderma or lupus, so it's important to see your doctor for diagnosis.

Is Raynaud's a peripheral vascular disease?

There appears to be some confusion surrounding the definitions of Raynaud's disease and peripheral artery disease, PAD. We're here to correct that. Raynaud's syndrome is characterized by a spasm of the arteries in the extremities, especially the fingers; but sometimes includes the toes, ears, lips or tip of the nose.

Is Raynaud's an inflammatory disease?

Raynaud's phenomenon is a type of vasculitis, or narrowing of the blood vessels. Both conditions are a result of an overactive immune system, which triggers inflammation in the body.

What is the difference between primary and secondary Raynaud's?

A major clinical distinction between primary and secondary Raynaud's is that patients with primary Raynaud's phenomenon do not get digital ulcers, gangrene, or signs of tissue injury. Only about one-third of scleroderma patients with severe secondary Raynaud's develop ischemic digital ulcers.

Is Raynaud's a rheumatic disease?

Raynaud's phenomenon as a predictor of autoimmune rheumatic disease. Over 90% of patients with Raynaud's phenomenon are female and, at the time of presentation, are often aged under 25. Up to 5% of patients presenting with the condition eventually develop an autoimmune rheumatic disease.

What is Raynaud's disease?

Intermittent attacks of ischemia in the fingers, toes, ears, or nose, accompanied by pain, pallor, and prickling; phenomenon applies to secondary symptoms, disease when cause is unknown. Raynaud's disease is a rare disorder of the blood vessels, usually in the fingers and toes. People with this disorder have attacks that cause ...

Why do people get Raynaud's?

Cold weather and stress can trigger attacks. Often the cause of raynaud's is not known. People in colder climates are more likely to develop raynaud's than people in warmer areas. Treatment for raynaud's may include drugs to keep the blood vessels open. There are also simple things you can do yourself, such as.

The ICD code I730 is used to code Raynaud's phenomenon

In medicine, Raynaud's disease or Raynaud's phenomenon (pronunciation: /reɪˈnoʊz/ ray-NOHZ) is excessively reduced blood flow in response to cold or emotional stress, causing discoloration of the fingers, toes, and occasionally other areas. This condition may also cause nails to become brittle with longitudinal ridges.

Coding Notes for I73.0 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'I73.0 - Raynaud's syndrome'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code I73.0. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

The ICD code I730 is used to code Raynaud's phenomenon

In medicine, Raynaud's disease or Raynaud's phenomenon (pronunciation: /reɪˈnoʊz/ ray-NOHZ) is excessively reduced blood flow in response to cold or emotional stress, causing discoloration of the fingers, toes, and occasionally other areas. This condition may also cause nails to become brittle with longitudinal ridges.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'I73.00 - Raynaud's syndrome without gangrene'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code I73.00. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code I73.00 and a single ICD9 code, 443.0 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.