G56
Non-billableMononeuropathies of upper limb
G56 is the ICD-10-CM code for Mononeuropathies of upper limb. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as G56.0 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 · 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
- •current traumatic nerve disorder - see nerve injury by body region
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- 1% Lidocaine Hci›
- Lidocaine Hcialpha-Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]›
- 2% Lidocaine Hci›
- Lidocaine Hci and Epinephrinealpha-Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]›
- Lidocaine Hcl and Epinephrinealpha-Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]›
- Lidothol Es PatchAmide Local Anesthetic [EPC]›
- Lidothol PatchAmide Local Anesthetic [EPC]›
- Menthol 5%, Lidocaine 4%Amide Local Anesthetic [EPC]›
- Xylocaine Mpf›
- Xylocaine(r) -mpf (lidocaine Hci and Epinephrine)›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
MedlinePlus · NIHPlain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code G56?
- G56 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Mononeuropathies of upper limb". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
- Is G56 a billable code?
- No — G56 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as G56.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from G56?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): current traumatic nerve disorder - see nerve injury by body region.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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