G58.8: Other specified mononeuropathies
You have a damaged nerve.
Many nerves run from the spinal cord and brain to the organs, skin and muscles in the body.
Every nerve serves particular parts of the skin or particular muscles, for example. Sensations such as touch, heat, cold and pain are sent to the brain to be perceived via nerves. Nerves also pass on commands to the muscles so that the person can move. Many subconscious processes, such as internal organ functions, are also controlled by nerves.
A nerve can get damaged by intensive or continuous pressure, for example. If the spinal column or bones change with increasing age, for example, a nerve may also get damaged. External factors such as cold or radiation may also damage a nerve. If the cause of the damage is removed, the nerve may recover. But the damage may also be permanent.
When a nerve is damaged, its functionality may be lost, temporarily or permanently. The person may then feel less, or nothing, on their skin. They may also experience a tingling or burning sensation, or pain. They may no longer be able to move their muscles as well, if at all.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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