G54

Non-billable

Nerve root and plexus disorders

G54 is the ICD-10-CM code for Nerve root and plexus disorders. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as G54.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
G00-G99
Subcodes
10
Edition
FY2026

G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are peripheral nerves? 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…

Read more about Peripheral Nerve Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • current traumatic nerve root and plexus disorders - see nerve injury by body region
  • intervertebral disc disorders (M50-M51)
  • neuralgia or neuritis NOS (M79.2)
  • neuritis or radiculitis brachial NOS (M54.13)
  • neuritis or radiculitis lumbar NOS (M54.16)
  • neuritis or radiculitis lumbosacral NOS (M54.17)
  • neuritis or radiculitis thoracic NOS (M54.14)
  • radiculitis NOS (M54.10)
  • radiculopathy NOS (M54.10)
  • spondylosis (M47.-)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G54?
G54 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Nerve root and plexus disorders". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
Is G54 a billable code?
No — G54 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as G54.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of G54?
G54 has 10 more specific child codes, including G54.0, G54.1, G54.2.
What is excluded from G54?
Excludes1 (not coded here): current traumatic nerve root and plexus disorders - see nerve injury by body region; intervertebral disc disorders (M50-M51); neuralgia or neuritis NOS (M79.2); neuritis or radiculitis brachial NOS (M54.13).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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