Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Phantom Limb Problems Might Not Mean Pain
Published on Mon Mar 31, 2025
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffers from “phantom limb syndrome.” I know this has to do with a patient who has lost a limb, but what exactly does the syndrome entail, and how do I choose an ICD-10-CM code for the condition? RCI Subscriber Answer: Phantom limb syndrome (PLS) occurs when a patient who has lost a limb [...]
