G90.512
BillableComplex regional pain syndrome I of left upper limb
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A chronic pain condition affecting the left arm or hand after injury, with swelling, skin color and temperature changes, and pain that seems worse than expected from the original injury.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm left upper limb involvement is clearly documented before coding
- •Include the precipitating injury code when identified and documented
Code Hierarchy
└G90Disorders of autonomic nervous system└G90.5Complex regional pain syndrome I (CRPS I)└G90.51Complex regional pain syndrome I of upper limb└G90.512Complex regional pain syndrome I of left upper limb
└G90.512Complex regional pain syndrome I of left upper limb