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G59.8: Other mononeuropathies in diseases classified elsewhere

You have damage to a single nerve as a result of another disorder.

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.

Various disorders can damage nerves. You have damage to a nerve as a result of another disorder.

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

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).