G54 – Nerve root and plexus disorders

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code G54

Code: G54 (claims format: G54)
Description: Nerve root and plexus disorders
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under G54

G54 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

G54.0 – Brachial plexus disordersBillable
G54.1 – Lumbosacral plexus disordersBillable
G54.2 – Cervical root disorders, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
G54.3 – Thoracic root disorders, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
G54.4 – Lumbosacral root disorders, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
G54.5 – Neuralgic amyotrophyBillable
G54.6 – Phantom limb syndrome with painBillable
G54.7 – Phantom limb syndrome without painBillable
G54.8 – Other nerve root and plexus disordersBillable
G54.9 – Nerve root and plexus disorder, unspecifiedBillable

Notes for G54

Excludes1 (not coded here):

current traumatic nerve root and plexus disorders - see nerve injury by body region
intervertebral disc disorders (M50-M51)
neuralgia or neuritis NOS (M79.2)
neuritis or radiculitis brachial NOS (M54.13)
neuritis or radiculitis lumbar NOS (M54.16)
neuritis or radiculitis lumbosacral NOS (M54.17)
neuritis or radiculitis thoracic NOS (M54.14)
radiculitis NOS (M54.10)
radiculopathy NOS (M54.10)
spondylosis (M47.-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

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-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G54?

G54 is the ICD-10-CM code for nerve root and plexus disorders, in the block G50-G59 (Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders).

Is G54 a billable code?

No. G54 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.