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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Small Fiber Neuropathy

ICD-10 Coding for Small Fiber Neuropathy

G60.8
G60.9
E11.42

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

Also Known as:
SFN
Small Fiber Sensory Neuropathy
Idiopathic Small Fiber Neuropathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Small Fiber Neuropathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Small Fiber Neuropathy

Use ICD-10 code G60.8 for other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies

Billable Code
G60.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed reduced IENFD on biopsy
coding:
  • • No large fiber involvement

Applicable To

  • • Specified types of small fiber neuropathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies idiopathic or hereditary nature.

Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified

Billable Code
G60.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Idiopathic small fiber neuropathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports idiopathic nature.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

Billable Code
E11.42
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Diabetic small fiber neuropathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure diabetes is documented as the cause of neuropathy.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R20.8

Other disturbances of skin sensation

Use for symptoms like burning pain or allodynia.

M79.2

Neuralgia/neuritis

Use for pain management documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for small fiber neuropathy?

The ICD-10 code for idiopathic small fiber neuropathy is G60.9, while G60.8 is used for specified types. If related to diabetes, use E11.42.

How is small fiber neuropathy documented?

Documentation should include skin biopsy results showing reduced nerve fiber density and specify if the neuropathy is idiopathic or linked to diabetes.

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