G90.5

Non-billable

Complex regional pain syndrome I (CRPS I)

G90.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Complex regional pain syndrome I (CRPS I). It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as G90.50 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
G00-G99
Parent
G90
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition. It causes intense pain, usually in the arms, hands, legs, or feet. It may happen after an injury, either to a nerve or to tissue in the affected area. Rest and time may only make it worse. Symptoms in the affected area are: Dramatic changes in skin temperature, color, or texture Intense burning pain Extreme skin sensitivity Swelling and stiffness in…

Read more about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Reflex sympathetic dystrophy

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • causalgia of lower limb (G57.7-)
  • causalgia of upper limb (G56.4-)
  • complex regional pain syndrome II of lower limb (G57.7-)
  • complex regional pain syndrome II of upper limb (G56.4-)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G90.5?
G90.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Complex regional pain syndrome I (CRPS I)". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
Is G90.5 a billable code?
No — G90.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as G90.50) for billing.
What are the subcodes of G90.5?
G90.5 has 4 more specific child codes, including G90.50, G90.51, G90.52.
What is excluded from G90.5?
Excludes1 (not coded here): causalgia of lower limb (G57.7-); causalgia of upper limb (G56.4-); complex regional pain syndrome II of lower limb (G57.7-); complex regional pain syndrome II of upper limb (G56.4-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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