ICD-10 Logo
ICDxICD-10 Medical Coding
ICD-10 Logo
ICDxICD-10 Medical Coding
ICD 10 CodesDiagnoses
ICD 10 CodesDiagnoses
ICD-10 Logo
ICDxICD-10 Medical Coding

Comprehensive ICD-10-CM code reference with AI-powered search capabilities.

© 2025 ICD Code Compass. All rights reserved.

Browse

  • All Chapters
  • All Categories
  • Diagnoses

Tools

  • AI Code Search
ICD-10-CM codes are maintained by the CDC and CMS. This tool is for reference purposes only.
v1.0.0
ICD-10 Guide
DiagnosesSensorimotor Polyneuropathy

Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy

ICD-10 Coding for Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy(G62.9, E11.42)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYNeurology
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy?
Essential facts and insights about Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Numbness, tingling, or burning sensations in extremities
  • Weakness in muscles, particularly in hands and feet
  • Loss of reflexes or coordination
  • Key diagnostic tests include nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG)
  • Physical exam findings may show decreased sensation, muscle atrophy, or abnormal reflexes

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history including onset and duration of symptoms
  • Results of diagnostic tests such as nerve conduction studies
  • Detailed physical examination findings
  • Specific coding terminology includes 'polyneuropathy' and 'sensorimotor'
  • Documentation examples: 'Patient presents with bilateral sensory loss and weakness in lower extremities.'

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Usage guidelines emphasize the importance of specificity in coding.
  • Common errors include misclassifying the type of neuropathy or omitting relevant symptoms.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Excluded conditions include mononeuropathy and radiculopathy.
  • Alternative codes may include those for specific underlying causes of neuropathy.

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
G62.9
Polyneuropathy, unspecified
G60.9
Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
Differential Codes
E11.42
G62.9

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Neurology

Specialty Applications

  • Patient populations include those with diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and hereditary conditions.
  • Clinical settings include neurology clinics, hospitals, and outpatient rehabilitation centers.

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the documentation requirements?

Document patient history, physical exam findings, and diagnostic test results.

What are the billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding based on documented clinical criteria and diagnostic tests.