G50-G59: Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders
G55: Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere
Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere refers to a group of conditions primarily characterized by the pinching or irritation of nerve roots or plexuses, the networks of intersecting nerves. These disorders are consequent to diseases developed in other body systems or areas. The nerve compressions may result from a range of conditions such as inflammation, tumors, or structural abnormalities. Symptoms often involve localized or radiating pain, tingling sensations, numbness, and potentially weakness in the affected parts of the body. The progression of these conditions may vary widely, depending on the underlying disease responsible for the compression. The nervous system is primarily affected by these conditions, however, secondary effects may be evident in various body systems, depending on the nerves compressed. These conditions demonstrate the intricate relationship between different body systems and the potential for a disorder in one area to cause significant impact in another.
Subcodes of G55:
- G55.0: Nerve root and plexus compressions in neoplastic disease
- G55.1: Nerve root and plexus compressions in intervertebral disc disorders
- G55.2: Nerve root and plexus compressions in spondylosis
- G55.3: Nerve root and plexus compressions in other dorsopathies
- G55.8: Nerve root and plexus compressions in other diseases classified elsewhere
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