G57
Non-Billable

Mononeuropathies of lower limb

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Mononeuropathies of lower limb?

ICD-10-CM G57 is the diagnosis code for Mononeuropathies of lower limb. This code falls under the section "Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders" within Chapter 6 — Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for G57

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as G57. They are mutually exclusive:

  • current traumatic nerve disorder - see nerve injury by body region

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where G57 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 10 entries
G57.0Lesion of sciatic nerveNon-BillableG57.00Lesion of sciatic nerve, unspecified lower limbBillableG57.01Lesion of sciatic nerve, right lower limbBillableG57.02Lesion of sciatic nerve, left lower limbBillableG57.03Lesion of sciatic nerve, bilateral lower limbsBillableG57.1Meralgia parestheticaNon-BillableG57.10Meralgia paresthetica, unspecified lower limbBillableG57.11Meralgia paresthetica, right lower limbBillableG57.12Meralgia paresthetica, left lower limbBillableG57.13Meralgia paresthetica, bilateral lower limbsBillableG57.2Lesion of femoral nerveNon-BillableG57.20Lesion of femoral nerve, unspecified lower limbBillableG57.21Lesion of femoral nerve, right lower limbBillableG57.22Lesion of femoral nerve, left lower limbBillableG57.23Lesion of femoral nerve, bilateral lower limbsBillableG57.3Lesion of lateral popliteal nerveNon-BillableG57.30Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, unspecified lower limbBillableG57.31Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, right lower limbBillableG57.32Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, left lower limbBillableG57.33Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, bilateral lower limbsBillableG57.4Lesion of medial popliteal nerveNon-BillableG57.40Lesion of medial popliteal nerve, unspecified lower limbBillableG57.41Lesion of medial popliteal nerve, right lower limbBillableG57.42Lesion of medial popliteal nerve, left lower limbBillableG57.43Lesion of medial popliteal nerve, bilateral lower limbsBillableG57.5Tarsal tunnel syndromeNon-BillableG57.50Tarsal tunnel syndrome, unspecified lower limbBillableG57.51Tarsal tunnel syndrome, right lower limbBillableG57.52Tarsal tunnel syndrome, left lower limbBillableG57.53Tarsal tunnel syndrome, bilateral lower limbsBillableG57.6Lesion of plantar nerveNon-BillableG57.60Lesion of plantar nerve, unspecified lower limbBillableG57.61Lesion of plantar nerve, right lower limbBillableG57.62Lesion of plantar nerve, left lower limbBillableG57.63Lesion of plantar nerve, bilateral lower limbsBillableG57.7Causalgia of lower limbNon-BillableG57.70Causalgia of unspecified lower limbBillableG57.71Causalgia of right lower limbBillableG57.72Causalgia of left lower limbBillableG57.73Causalgia of bilateral lower limbsBillableG57.8Other specified mononeuropathies of lower limbNon-BillableG57.80Other specified mononeuropathies of unspecified lower limbBillableG57.81Other specified mononeuropathies of right lower limbBillableG57.82Other specified mononeuropathies of left lower limbBillableG57.83Other specified mononeuropathies of bilateral lower limbsBillableG57.9Unspecified mononeuropathy of lower limbNon-BillableG57.90Unspecified mononeuropathy of unspecified lower limbBillableG57.91Unspecified mononeuropathy of right lower limbBillableG57.92Unspecified mononeuropathy of left lower limbBillableG57.93Unspecified mononeuropathy of bilateral lower limbsBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is G57 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, G57 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does G57 mean?

G57 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Mononeuropathies of lower limb". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is G57 in?

G57 is located in Section G50-G59 — "Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders" within Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of G57?

G57 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: G57.0, G57.1, G57.2, G57.3, G57.4 and more.

When should I use G57?

Use G57 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Mononeuropathies of lower limb" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Mononeuropathies of lower limb?

The ICD-10-CM code for Mononeuropathies of lower limb is G57.

Can G57 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, G57 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is G57 in?

G57 is in Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from G57?

Type 1 Excludes for G57 include: current traumatic nerve disorder - see nerve injury by body region.

Is G57 valid for 2026?

Yes, G57 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
G57
Mononeuropathies of lower limb
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
6 — Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
G50-G59 — Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders
2026 ICD-10-CM