G56.8: Other mononeuropathies of upper limb
A nerve in your arm is damaged.
Multiple nerves run down your arm. These nerves help shoulders, arms and hands to move. The nerves are also responsible for sensation in this area.
Nerves can be damaged by injuries or by pressure on the nerves. The damage may be lasting or temporary. When a nerve has been damaged, it can cause pain, tingling or a numbness in the affected area. It may also no longer be possible to move the shoulder, arm or hand as well as you usually can.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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