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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Trigeminal Neuralgia

ICD-10 Coding for Trigeminal Neuralgia

G50.0

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

Also Known as:
Tic Douloureux
Fothergill's Disease
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Use ICD-10 code G50.0 for trigeminal neuralgia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Trigeminal neuralgia

Billable Code
G50.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of paroxysmal facial pain triggered by innocuous stimuli
documentation:
  • • MRI findings of neurovascular compression

Applicable To

  • • Classic trigeminal neuralgia
  • • Idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies classic vs. symptomatic TN and includes laterality.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z86.69

Personal history of other diseases of the nervous system

Use for documenting history of trigeminal neuralgia post-procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for trigeminal neuralgia?

The ICD-10 code for trigeminal neuralgia is G50.0, used for classic or idiopathic cases without underlying conditions.

How should trigeminal neuralgia be documented?

Document trigeminal neuralgia by specifying the type, affected nerve divisions, triggers, and any imaging findings of neurovascular compression.

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