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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Lower Extremity Neuropathy

ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Lower Extremity Neuropathy

G57.8
E11.42

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bilateral lower extremity neuropathy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Peripheral Neuropathy of Both Legs
Bilateral Leg Neuropathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Lower Extremity Neuropathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Lower Extremity Neuropathy

Use ICD-10 code G57.8 for other specified mononeuropathies of lower limb, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified mononeuropathies of lower limb

Non-Billable
G57.8
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Bilateral nerve involvement confirmed by diagnostic tests

Applicable To

  • • Mononeuropathy of both lower limbs

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies bilateral involvement and specific nerve affected.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

Billable Code
E11.42
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
  • • Clinical evidence of neuropathy linked to diabetes

Applicable To

  • • Diabetic neuropathy affecting both lower limbs

Important Notes

  • • Ensure diabetes and neuropathy are linked in documentation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R20.0

Paresthesia of skin

Use to document sensory symptoms associated with neuropathy.

G89.2

Chronic pain, not elsewhere classified

Use to document chronic pain associated with diabetic neuropathy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is bilateral lower extremity neuropathy coded in ICD-10?

Bilateral lower extremity neuropathy is coded using G57.8 for mononeuropathies and E11.42 for diabetic polyneuropathy, ensuring documentation specifies laterality and type.

What documentation is required for coding diabetic neuropathy?

Documentation must link diabetes to neuropathy, specifying type and laterality, supported by diagnostic tests like EMG.

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