G62.1

Approximate Synonyms

• Neuropathy, alcoholic

Clinical Information

• A condition where damage to the peripheral nervous system including the peripheral elements of the autonomic nervous system) is associated with chronic ingestion of alcoholic beverages. The disorder may be caused by a direct effect of alcohol, an associated nutritional deficiency, or a combination of factors. Clinical manifestations include variable degrees of weakness; atrophy; paresthesias; pain; loss of reflexes; sensory loss; diaphoresis; and postural hypotension. from arch neurol 1995;52 1):45-51; Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1146)

Details

• G62.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM G62.1 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G62.1 – other international versions of ICD-10 G62.1 may differ.