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Report Same Code for RSD, CRPS-I
Published on Wed Sep 11, 2019
Question: I’m so confused. I’ve seen the terms reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) and complex regional pain syndrome I (CRPS-I) used interchangeably in my neurosurgeon’s medical documentation. Do these two terms refer to the same condition? What ICD-10 code should I report for complex regional pain syndrome I of the patient’s right upper limb? Texas Subscriber Answer: You should report G90.511 [...]