G56.0
Non-billableCarpal tunnel syndrome
G56.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Carpal tunnel syndrome. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as G56.00 for billing.
G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is the name for a group of problems that includes numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain in your wrist or hand . It's a very common condition that happens when a nerve in your wrist becomes squeezed. The carpal tunnel is a narrow opening between the bones in your wrist and the ligament that holds them together. A nerve, called the median nerve, runs from your…
Read more about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
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
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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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