ICD Code B02.29

ICD code B02.29 is other postherpetic nervous system involvement, indicating complications affecting the nervous system after a shingles (herpes zoster) infection, excluding those specifically classified elsewhere.

1. History of herpes zoster (shingles) infection

2. Presence of neurological symptoms persisting or appearing after resolution of the acute herpes zoster rash

3. Symptoms may include neuropathic pain, sensory disturbances, or motor deficits not limited to postherpetic neuralgia

4. Evidence of nervous system involvement such as cranial nerve palsies, myelitis, or encephalitis following herpes zoster

5. Exclusion of other causes for the neurological symptoms

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code B02.29 include:

- 64450 (Injection, anesthetic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch)

- 64405 (Injection, anesthetic agent; greater occipital nerve)

- 64640 (Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection; subcutaneous or intramuscular)

- 97110 (Therapeutic exercises, each 15 minutes)

- 99212–99215 (Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient)

- 90832–90838 (Psychotherapy services, if indicated for pain management)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific treatment rendered for ICD code B02.29.

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