Brachial neuritis or radiculitis NOS

This code describes inflammation or compression of the brachial plexus nerves, or the nerve roots originating from the cervical spine that form the brachial plexus, without further specification of the cause or type. Patients typically present with pain, numbness, tingling, and/or weakness in the shoulder, arm, or hand. It indicates a general diagnosis of nerve involvement in the brachial region.

Use this code when documentation indicates a diagnosis of brachial neuritis or radiculitis, but lacks specific details regarding the etiology (e.g., infectious, post-viral, traumatic) or the precise nerve roots involved. This code is appropriate when the provider has not specified whether the condition is primarily inflammatory (neuritis) or due to nerve root compression (radiculitis).

• Avoid using this code if a more specific diagnosis, such as brachial plexopathy due to trauma or cervical radiculopathy with specific nerve root involvement, is documented.
• Review documentation for any underlying causes or associated conditions (e.g., cervical disc disorders) that may require additional coding.
• This is a "Not Otherwise Specified" (NOS) code; strive for greater specificity if clinical documentation allows.