Question 1

Is G57 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, G57 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code G57 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code G57 represents Mononeuropathies of lower limb. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code G57 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code G57 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code G57?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for G57 is section:G50-G59 (Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders (G50-G59)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from G57?

Accepted Answer

Code G57 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: current traumatic nerve disorder - see nerve injury by body region. These conditions cannot be coded together with G57 as they represent different diagnoses.

G572026

Excludes16Not coded together

Excludes28Not included here

Is G57 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code G57 mean?

When was ICD-10 code G57 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code G57?

What conditions are excluded from G57?