G56.9
Non-billableUnspecified mononeuropathy of upper limb
G56.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified mononeuropathy of upper limb. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as G56.90 for billing.
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.
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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