G51.0 – Bell's palsy

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code G51.0

Code: G51.0 (claims format: G510)
Description: Bell's palsy
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 6. Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
Block: G50-G59 Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders
Parent codes: G51

Notes for G51.0

Applicable to:

Facial palsy

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

G51 – Facial nerve disorders

Includes:

disorders of 7th cranial nerve

Block G50-G59

Excludes1 (not coded here):

current traumatic nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders - see Injury, nerve by body region
neuralgia NOS (M79.2)
neuritis NOS (M79.2)
peripheral neuritis in pregnancy (O26.82-)
radiculitis NOS (M54.1-)

Index terms for G51.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in G51

G51.1 – Geniculate ganglionitisBillable
G51.2 – Melkersson's syndromeBillable
G51.3 – Clonic hemifacial spasmHeader
G51.4 – Facial myokymiaBillable
G51.8 – Other disorders of facial nerveBillable
G51.9 – Disorder of facial nerve, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G51.0?

G51.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for bell's palsy, in the block G50-G59 (Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders).

Is G51.0 a billable code?

Yes. G51.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does G51.0 belong to?

It belongs to category G51 – Facial nerve disorders.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.