ICD-9-CM 337.3 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 337.3 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).
A syndrome associated with damage to the spinal cord above the mid thoracic level (see spinal cord injuries) characterized by a marked increase in the sympathetic response to minor stimuli such as bladder or rectal distention. Manifestations include hypertension; tachycardia (or reflex bradycardia); fever; flushing; and hyperhidrosis. Extreme hypertension may be associated with a stroke. (from Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp538 and 1232; j spinal cord med 1997;20(3):355-60)
Life threatening inhibited sympathetic response to a noxious stimuli in a person with a spinal cord injury at t7 or above
Life-threatening, uninhibited sympathetic response of the nervous system to a noxious stimulus after a spinal cord injury at t7 or above
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