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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Post-Zoster Neuralgia

ICD-10 Coding for Post-Zoster Neuralgia

B02.22
B02.29
G53.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for post-zoster neuralgia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Postherpetic Neuralgia
PHN
Postzoster Neuralgia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Post-Zoster Neuralgia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Post-Zoster Neuralgia

Use ICD-10 code B02.22 for postherpetic trigeminal neuralgia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Postherpetic trigeminal neuralgia

Billable Code
B02.22
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pain in trigeminal nerve distribution persisting ≥90 days post-herpes zoster

Applicable To

  • • Trigeminal nerve involvement post-herpes zoster

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies trigeminal nerve involvement and duration of pain.

Other postherpetic nervous system involvement

Billable Code
B02.29
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Persistent neuropathic pain in non-trigeminal dermatomes for ≥90 days post-herpes zoster

Applicable To

  • • Non-trigeminal nerve involvement post-herpes zoster

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the affected dermatomes and duration of pain.

Postzoster neuralgia

Non-Billable
G53.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • Postzoster neuralgia

    Important Notes

    • • Ensure provider's terminology aligns with code usage.
    Ancillary Codes

    Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

    B02.21

    Postherpetic geniculate ganglionitis

    Use when there is facial nerve involvement post-herpes zoster.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the ICD-10 code for post zoster neuralgia?

    The ICD-10 code for post zoster neuralgia is B02.22 for trigeminal involvement and B02.29 for other nervous system involvement.

    How is postherpetic neuralgia documented?

    Document postherpetic neuralgia by specifying the nerve involved, duration of pain (≥90 days), and relation to shingles.

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