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G56.1

Non-Billable
ChapterG00–G99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Other lesions of median nerve

Use a more specific code (4 billable)
G56.10Other lesions of median nerve, unspecified upper limbG56.11Other lesions of median nerve, right upper limbG56.12Other lesions of median nerve, left upper limbG56.13Other lesions of median nerve, bilateral upper limbs
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH6Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
G50-G59Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders (G50-G59)
G56Mononeuropathies of upper limb
G56.1Other lesions of median nerveNot billable
G56.10Other lesions of median nerve, unspecified upper limbBillable
G56.11Other lesions of median nerve, right upper limbBillable
G56.12Other lesions of median nerve, left upper limbBillable
G56.13Other lesions of median nerve, bilateral upper limbsBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to G56.1:

categoryG56
Mononeuropathies of upper limb
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blockG50-G59
Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders (G50-G59)
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chapterCH6
Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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