G55
BillableNerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere
G55 is the ICD-10-CM code for Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
- Status
- Billable
- Chapter
- G00-G99
- Edition
- FY2026
G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat 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
- •nerve root compression (due to) (in) ankylosing spondylitis (M45.-)
- •nerve root compression (due to) (in) dorsopathies (M53.-, M54.-)
- •nerve root compression (due to) (in) intervertebral disc disorders (M50.1.-, M51.1.-)
- •nerve root compression (due to) (in) spondylopathies (M46.-, M48.-)
- •nerve root compression (due to) (in) spondylosis (M47.0-, M47.2.-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code G55?
- G55 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
- Is G55 a billable code?
- Yes — G55 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from G55?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): nerve root compression (due to) (in) ankylosing spondylitis (M45.-); nerve root compression (due to) (in) dorsopathies (M53.-, M54.-); nerve root compression (due to) (in) intervertebral disc disorders (M50.1.-, M51.1.-); nerve root compression (due to) (in) spondylopathies (M46.-, M48.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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