Weakness
Why is my left arm numb?
Numbness in the left arm could be a result of an unusual body positioning or it could be a sign of deeper problems - such as injuries or even life-threatening illnesses. What you will feel is a burning sensation, loss of sensitivity, tingly and itchy feeling, or even muscle spasms.
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a syndrome that can cause any combination of pain, weakness, numbness, tingling, sensation of coldness or, sometimes, a more general feeling of discomfort in portions of the upper body. It commonly affects in one or both of the upper limbs (arms) and/or the hands, armpits, upper back, neck and pectoral area of the chest.
ICD-10-CM Code for Paresthesia of skin R20. 2.
Arm numbness can occur for several reasons that range from mild causes, such as sleeping in the wrong position, to a severe medical condition, such as a heart attack. Sudden numbness in one or both arms may be a sign of a heart attack, stroke, or nerve damage, especially if a person has other symptoms.
ICD-10 code G64 for Other disorders of peripheral nervous system is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the nervous system .
ICD-10 code M79. 602 for Pain in left arm is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .
If your hand or arm gets numb, the cause could range from carpal tunnel syndrome to a pinched nerve. No matter the reason, treatments can give you relief as well as get to the root of the problem. The most common reason for getting a numb hand or arm is sitting or sleeping in the same position for a long time.
Stroke can cause numbness in several areas of your body, including your left arm. Other signs include trouble with balance, coordination and speech, as well as headache and confusion. Stroke symptoms tend to happen on one side of your body.
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R20. 2: Paresthesia of skin.
R20. 2 - Paresthesia of skin. ICD-10-CM.
Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting left nondominant side The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM G81. 94 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G81.
ICD-10-CM Code for Pain in arm, unspecified M79. 603.
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M79. 63: Pain in forearm.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M79. 62 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M79.