Chemo-induced Neuropathy ICD-10-CM Codes

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What Chemo-induced Neuropathy ICD-10 Codes Can I Use?Is this Lone Chemo-induced Neuropathy ICD-10 Code Billable?Clinical Information about Chemo-induced Neuropathy Synonyms Include FAQS

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What Chemo-induced Neuropathy ICD-10 Codes Can I Use?

If you’re looking for Chemo-induced Neuropathy ICD codes, please note that there are no ICD-10 codes that mention chemo-induced neuropathy in their names. That doesn’t mean there aren’t any, though!

Since chemotherapy involves drugs, the only ICD-10 code appropriate to cases of chemo-induced neuropathy is G62.0 - Drug-induced polyneuropathy. This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on patients confirmed to have neuropathy or polyneuropathy due to using particular drugs—chemo-induced neuropathy counts.

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Is this Lone Chemo-induced Neuropathy ICD-10 Code Billable?

Yes. This ICD-10 code for chemo-induced neuropathy is valid and billable.

Clinical Information about Chemo-induced Neuropathy:

Peripheral Neuropathy is the term used to describe damage to nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. These nerves are referred to as peripheral nerves, and their functions include helping us control muscle movements and communicating sensory information to the brain.

Chemo-induced neuropathy is a type of Peripheral Neuropathy caused by chemotherapy-related drugs, such as oxaliplatin, docetaxel, vincristine, bortezomib, cisplatin, and paclitaxel, to mention a few. These have toxic effects that can damage the nerves.

A person with chemo-induced neuropathy will likely have the following symptoms:

Muscle weakness
Loss of balance
Loss of coordination
Trouble reaching, grasping, and manipulating objects with hands
Pain (aching, burning, sharp, or shooting)
Sensitivity to pressure
Sensitivity to pain’
Sensitivity to temperature
Sensitivity to touch
Numbness
Tingling

Synonyms Include:

Chronic painful polyneuropathy following chemotherapy
Painful polyneuropathy following chemotherapy
Neuropathy post-chemotherapy
Neuropathy following chemotherapy
Painful neuropathy following chemotherapy
Chronic neuropathy following chemotherapy
Polyneuropathy post-chemotherapy
Chemo induced neuropathy ICD 10
ICD 10 code for chemo induced neuropathy
ICD 10 chemo induced neuropathy
Chemo induced peripheral neuropathy ICD 10
ICD 10 code for chemo induced peripheral neuropathy

Commonly asked questions

When will the symptoms of chemo-induced neuropathy emerge?

In some cases, patients who undergo chemotherapy will start having these symptoms hours later. Some take days before they start feeling these symptoms.

Will chemo-induced neuropathy disappear when treated?

It depends. Sometimes, chemo-induced neuropathy is temporary. It may improve or disappear after treatment, but in some cases, chemo-induced neuropathy is permanent, and the best that healthcare professionals can do is manage the pain and other symptoms.

How do healthcare professionals treat chemo-induced neuropathy?

They might make adjustments to what goes into a patient’s chemotherapy. They will likely administer pain relievers to manage the symptoms and have the patient undergo physical and/or occupational therapy.