G53 ICD-10-CM Code: Cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
G53Cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where G53 sits
- 1
Chapter 6
Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
- 2
Section
Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders (G50-G59)
- 3
Category G53
Cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
- 4
Code G53
Cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for G53.
Code first
- underlying disease, such as:
- neoplasm (C00-D49)
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for G53.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- multiple cranial nerve palsy in sarcoidosis (D86.82)
- multiple cranial nerve palsy in syphilis (A52.15)
- postherpetic geniculate ganglionitis (B02.21)
- postherpetic trigeminal neuralgia (B02.22)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for G53.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code G53 mean?
G53 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere.”
Is G53 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, G53 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is G53 located in ICD-10-CM?
G53 is listed in Chapter 6, Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99), within Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders (G50-G59) (G50–G59), under category G53, Cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere.
What coding notes are listed for G53?
No inclusion terms are listed for G53 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: underlying disease, such as:; neoplasm (C00-D49). Excludes1 notes: multiple cranial nerve palsy in sarcoidosis (D86.82); multiple cranial nerve palsy in syphilis (A52.15); postherpetic geniculate ganglionitis (B02.21); postherpetic trigeminal neuralgia (B02.22). No Excludes2 note is listed.