ICD-9-CM 796.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 796.1 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
An abnormal response to a stimulus applied to the sensory components of the nervous system. This may take the form of increased, decreased, or absent reflexes