[2] Symptoms of conversion disorder can include a variety of neurological symptoms. Common symptoms of the disorder include sudden blindness, paralysis, loss of the voice, trouble coordinating movements ( ataxia ), loss of the sense of smell ( anosmia ), loss of sense of touch, or tingling in the extremities. [5]
The exact cause of conversion disorder is not well understood. Some researchers believe that conversion disorder is most common after instances of physical or psychological stressors. It may be that symptoms of the disorder allow affected individuals to provide a physical outlet to the stress in their lives.
People are at risk of conversion disorder if they also have:
ICD-10 Code for Conversion disorder with motor symptom or deficit- F44. 4- Codify by AAPC.
ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 300.15 : Dissociative disorder or reaction, unspecified.
Dissociative disorders cause a person to be disconnected from their thoughts, memories, consciousness, and identity. Conversion disorder, also known as functional neurological disorder or functional neurological symptom disorder, causes neurological symptoms without an underlying neurological condition.
DSM-5 lists these criteria for conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder): One or more symptoms that affect body movement or your senses. Symptoms can't be explained by a neurological or other medical condition or another mental health disorder.