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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Postherpetic Neuralgia

ICD-10 Coding for Postherpetic Neuralgia

B02.22
B02.29

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

Also Known as:
PHN
Herpetic Neuralgia
Post-herpetic Neuralgia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Postherpetic Neuralgia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Postherpetic 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 post-herpes zoster

Applicable To

  • • Trigeminal nerve involvement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies trigeminal nerve involvement.

Other postherpetic neuralgia

Billable Code
B02.29
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pain persisting 120 days after rash resolution in non-trigeminal distribution

Applicable To

  • • Non-trigeminal nerve involvement

Important Notes

  • • Document specific nerve involvement and duration of pain.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.21

Chronic pain due to trauma

Use for documenting chronic pain management in PHN cases.

G89.0

Central pain syndrome

Use when central pain syndrome complicates PHN.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for postherpetic neuralgia?

The ICD-10 codes for postherpetic neuralgia are B02.22 for trigeminal nerve involvement and B02.29 for other nerve involvements.

How do you document postherpetic neuralgia?

Document the rash resolution date, pain duration, and specific nerve involvement to accurately code postherpetic neuralgia.

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