ICD Code G56.02

ICD code G56.02 is carpal tunnel syndrome affecting the left upper limb.

1. Numbness, tingling, or burning sensations in the left hand or fingers, especially the thumb, index, middle, and part of the ring finger

2. Weakness or clumsiness in the left hand, particularly with gripping or holding objects

3. Pain or discomfort in the left wrist, palm, or forearm that may worsen at night or with repetitive hand movements

4. Positive Tinel’s sign or Phalen’s maneuver on physical examination of the left wrist

5. Evidence of median nerve compression at the left wrist confirmed by nerve conduction studies or electromyography

6. Exclusion of other causes of similar symptoms, such as cervical radiculopathy or peripheral neuropathy

Relevant CPT codes for ICD code G56.02 include:

- 20526 (Injection, therapeutic; carpal tunnel)

- 64721 (Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel)

- 29848 (Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament)

- 95860 (Needle electromyography; 1 extremity with or without related paraspinal areas)

- 95886 (Needle electromyography, each extremity, done with nerve conduction, amplitude and latency/velocity study)

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