ICD-10-CM Code G56.02
Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.G56.02 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code G560 is used to code Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a medical condition in which the median nerve is compressed as it travels through the wrist at the carpal tunnel and causes pain, numbness and tingling, in the part of the hand that receives sensation from the median nerve. Pain may extend up the arm leading to discomfort extending to the shoulder and forearm. The mechanism of injury is compression; there are a variety of contributing factors. Some of the individual predisposing factors include: diabetes, obesity, pregnancy, hypothyroidism, and a narrow-diameter carpal tunnel. CTS may also result from an injury that causes internal scarring or mis-aligned wrist bones. Occupational causes involve use of the hand and arm, such as heavy manual work, work with vibrating tools, and highly repetitive tasks even if they involve low force motions.
| Specialty: | Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery |
| MeSH Code: | D002349 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 354.0 |
Transverse section at the wrist. The median nerve is colored yellow. The carpal tunnel consists of the bones and transverse carpal ligament.
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #073-074 - Cranial and peripheral nerve disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #073-074 - Cranial and peripheral nerve disorders without MCC.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code G56.02 and a single ICD9 code, 354.0 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: G56.0 - Carpal tunnel syndrome