G51
Non-billableFacial nerve disorders
G51 is the ICD-10-CM code for Facial nerve disorders. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as G51.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- G00-G99
- Subcodes
- 7
- Edition
- FY2026
G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHFace injuries and disorders can cause pain and affect how you look. In severe cases, they can affect sight, speech, breathing and your ability to swallow. Fractures (broken bones), especially in the bones of your nose, cheekbone and jaw , are common facial injuries. Certain diseases also lead to facial disorders. For example, nerve diseases like trigeminal neuralgia or Bell's palsy sometimes cause facial pain,…
Read more about Facial Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •disorders of 7th cranial nerve
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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