2025 ICD-10-CM code G57.72
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the nervous system - Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders 6 Feed
Causalgia of left lower limb.
Medical necessity is established by documenting the chronic nature of the pain and its impact on the patient's function, as well as the failure of conservative treatments to provide relief.
Clinicians diagnose causalgia based on medical history, symptoms, and physical examination.There's no single test for it, but additional tests (like thermography, MRI, or bone scans) may be used to rule out other conditions. Treatment may include physical therapy, medication (NSAIDs, antidepressants, corticosteroids), nerve blocks, and in severe cases, surgery.
In simple words: Causalgia of the left lower limb is a painful condition caused by damage to the nerves in your left leg.It can cause burning pain, skin color changes, swelling, and sensitivity to touch.
Damage to the peripheral nerves in the left thigh, lower leg, or foot due to injury or trauma, characterized by prolonged, severe pain, changes in skin color or temperature, and swelling in the affected area. This condition is also known as complex regional pain syndrome II (CRPS II) of the lower limb.
Example 1: A patient experiences burning pain, swelling, and skin discoloration in their left foot following a fracture., A patient develops persistent pain and sensitivity in their left lower leg after a minor cut., Post-surgical pain in the left thigh becomes chronic, with changes in skin temperature and swelling, consistent with causalgia.
Documentation should include the cause, location, and characteristics of the pain, as well as any associated symptoms like skin changes, swelling, and limited range of motion. Diagnostic tests and treatments should also be recorded.
- Specialties:Neurology, Pain Management, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, etc.