G62.9
Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Diseases of the nervous system Billable
Quick Reference
Peripheral nerve damage involving multiple nerves without identified cause
Clinical Information
When to Use This Code
Peripheral nerve damage involving multiple nerves without identified cause
Common Clinical Scenarios
- Diabetic neuropathy workup
- Numbness and tingling in feet/hands
- Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy
- Idiopathic peripheral neuropathy
Documentation Requirements
- Document symptoms: numbness, tingling, burning, weakness
- Record distribution (stocking-glove pattern)
- Note nerve conduction study results if performed
- Identify underlying cause (diabetes, alcohol, vitamin deficiency)
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
These terms are included in this code:
Peripheral neuropathyPolyneuropathy NOSMultiple nerve involvement
Exclusion Terms
Do NOT use this code for:
- Diabetic neuropathy (E11.40-E11.42)
- Alcoholic neuropathy (G62.1)
- Mononeuropathy (G56-G59)
Coding Notes
Code underlying cause if identified (diabetes, alcohol)
Use E11.40 for diabetic neuropathy
Consider vitamin deficiencies (B12, folate)
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Code
G62.9
Category
Diseases of the nervous system
Billable Status
Billable
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