G60.0
Billable

Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy

Billable / Specific Code

What is Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy?

ICD-10-CM G60.0 is the diagnosis code for Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy. This code falls under the section "Polyneuropathies and other disorders of the peripheral nervous system" within Chapter 6 — Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for G60.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
  • Déjérine-Sottas disease
  • Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, types I-IV
  • Hypertrophic neuropathy of infancy
  • Peroneal muscular atrophy (axonal type) (hypertrophic type)
  • Roussy-Levy syndrome

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where G60.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is G60.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, G60.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does G60.0 mean?

G60.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of G60.0?

The parent code of G60.0 is G60 ("Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy"). G60.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is G60.0 in?

G60.0 is located in Section G60-G65 — "Polyneuropathies and other disorders of the peripheral nervous system" within Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use G60.0?

Use G60.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy" 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 Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy?

The ICD-10-CM code for Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy is G60.0.

Can G60.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, G60.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is G60.0 in?

G60.0 is in Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is G60.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, G60.0 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
G60.0
Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
Billable / Specific Code
6 — Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
G60-G65 — Polyneuropathies and other disorders of the peripheral nervous system
2026 ICD-10-CM