2025 ICD-10-CM code G57.21
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the nervous system - Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders 6 (Diseases of the Nervous System) Feed
Lesion of femoral nerve, right lower limb.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of signs and symptoms consistent with a femoral nerve lesion, impacting the patient's function and quality of life. This can be supported by physical examination findings, diagnostic tests, and the patient's reported symptoms.
In simple words: Damage to the main nerve in your right thigh, causing pain, numbness, and weakness in your right leg.
Damage to the femoral nerve of the right lower limb, resulting in pain, numbness, and weakness of the right leg. This condition may be caused by injury or compression of the nerve.
Example 1: A patient experiences numbness and weakness in the front of their right thigh after a pelvic fracture. Diagnostic imaging reveals compression of the femoral nerve., A patient complains of pain and tingling in the right thigh and lower leg after a deep laceration to the groin area. Examination reveals a lesion of the femoral nerve., A patient with diabetes presents with weakness and decreased sensation in the right thigh. Nerve conduction studies confirm a diagnosis of femoral neuropathy.
Documentation should include details of the injury or condition causing the femoral nerve lesion, physical examination findings (including sensory and motor deficits), results of any diagnostic tests (e.g., imaging, nerve conduction studies), and treatment provided.
- Specialties:Neurology, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Primary Care
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Off Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Office, Independent Clinic, Federally Qualified Health Center, etc.