ICD-Code G90.79: Complex regional pain syndrome, other and unspecified type, site unspecified
You have a specific pain disorder.
This pain disorder can develop in the affected part of the body after an injury or surgery. The pain cannot be explained by the injury alone. For example, it may be more severe or last longer than usual. The function of certain nerves is also impaired. The reasons behind the pain disorder are still not completely understood.
Typically there is pain in the affected area. Light touches can also feel painful or very intense. The affected area can swell up. The color and temperature of the skin may be different than on the other side. The person may also sweat more or less than usual in the area affected. Nails and hair may grow differently than usual. Eventually, it may not be possible to move the affected part of the body properly.
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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