G57.0
Non-billableLesion of sciatic nerve
G57.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Lesion of sciatic nerve. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as G57.00 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…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •sciatica NOS (M54.3-)
Excludes2 — not included here
- •sciatica attributed to intervertebral disc disorder (M51.1.-)
Medications indicated for this condition
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Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code G57.0?
- G57.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Lesion of sciatic nerve". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
- Is G57.0 a billable code?
- No — G57.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as G57.00) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of G57.0?
- G57.0 has 4 more specific child codes, including G57.00, G57.01, G57.02.
- What is excluded from G57.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): sciatica NOS (M54.3-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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