G54.6
Phantom limb syndrome with pain
Approximate Synonyms
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Phantom limb pain
Clinical Information
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Perception of painful and nonpainful phantom sensations that occur following the complete or partial loss of a limb. The majority of individuals with an amputated extremity will experience the impression that the limb is still present, and in many cases, painful. from neurol clin 1998 nov;16 4):919-36; brain 1998 sep;121 pt 9):1603-30)
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The sensation of pain or other unpleasant feelings in the place of a missing phantom) limb.
Details
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G54.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM G54.6 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G54.6 – other international versions of ICD-10 G54.6 may differ.