Mononeuropathies of lower limb
In Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders (G50-G59), chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System
40 billable codes under G57: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Instructional notes
Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code
- current traumatic nerve disorder - see nerve injury by body region
Also applies, from Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders (G50-G59)
These notes sit on G50-G59 and apply to every code under it, including G57.
Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Covers default dominant or nondominant side for hemiplegia and monoplegia, and use and sequencing of G89 pain codes, including postoperative, chronic, and neoplasm-related pain.
- Dominant/nondominant side (page 45)
- Pain - Category G89 (page 45)
All codes under G57
G57 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- G57.0Lesion of sciatic nerve
- G57.00Lesion of sciatic nerve, unspecified lower limb
- G57.01Lesion of sciatic nerve, right lower limb
- G57.02Lesion of sciatic nerve, left lower limb
- G57.03Lesion of sciatic nerve, bilateral lower limbs
- G57.1Meralgia paresthetica
- G57.10Meralgia paresthetica, unspecified lower limb
- G57.11Meralgia paresthetica, right lower limb
- G57.12Meralgia paresthetica, left lower limb
- G57.13Meralgia paresthetica, bilateral lower limbs
- G57.2Lesion of femoral nerve
- G57.20Lesion of femoral nerve, unspecified lower limb
- G57.21Lesion of femoral nerve, right lower limb
- G57.22Lesion of femoral nerve, left lower limb
- G57.23Lesion of femoral nerve, bilateral lower limbs
- G57.3Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve
- G57.30Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, unspecified lower limb
- G57.31Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, right lower limb
- G57.32Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, left lower limb
- G57.33Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, bilateral lower limbs
- G57.4Lesion of medial popliteal nerve
- G57.40Lesion of medial popliteal nerve, unspecified lower limb
- G57.41Lesion of medial popliteal nerve, right lower limb
- G57.42Lesion of medial popliteal nerve, left lower limb
- G57.43Lesion of medial popliteal nerve, bilateral lower limbs
- G57.5Tarsal tunnel syndrome
- G57.50Tarsal tunnel syndrome, unspecified lower limb
- G57.51Tarsal tunnel syndrome, right lower limb
- G57.52Tarsal tunnel syndrome, left lower limb
- G57.53Tarsal tunnel syndrome, bilateral lower limbs
- G57.6Lesion of plantar nerve
- G57.60Lesion of plantar nerve, unspecified lower limb
- G57.61Lesion of plantar nerve, right lower limb
- G57.62Lesion of plantar nerve, left lower limb
- G57.63Lesion of plantar nerve, bilateral lower limbs
- G57.7Causalgia of lower limb
- G57.70Causalgia of unspecified lower limb
- G57.71Causalgia of right lower limb
- G57.72Causalgia of left lower limb
- G57.73Causalgia of bilateral lower limbs
- G57.8Other specified mononeuropathies of lower limb
- G57.80Other specified mononeuropathies of unspecified lower limb
- G57.81Other specified mononeuropathies of right lower limb
- G57.82Other specified mononeuropathies of left lower limb
- G57.83Other specified mononeuropathies of bilateral lower limbs
- G57.9Unspecified mononeuropathy of lower limb
- G57.90Unspecified mononeuropathy of unspecified lower limb
- G57.91Unspecified mononeuropathy of right lower limb
- G57.92Unspecified mononeuropathy of left lower limb
- G57.93Unspecified mononeuropathy of bilateral lower limbs
G57 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, all 40 billable codes under G57 group to MS-DRG 073 or 074 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Nerves are like wires that carry messages back and forth between your brain and your body. Your peripheral nerves branch off from your brain and spinal cord and connect to all parts of your body, including your muscles and organs. Peripheral nerves carry messages from your brain that control your movement, breathing, heartbeat, digestion, and more. They also carry messages from your body to your brain, so you can feel things, such as pain, heat, and cold.
Read more about peripheral nerve disorders on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.
