U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

G54 ICD-10-CM Code: Nerve root and plexus disorders

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

G54

Nerve root and plexus disorders

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where G54 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 6

    Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders (G50-G59)

  3. 3

    Category G54

    Nerve root and plexus disorders

  4. 4

    Code G54

    Nerve root and plexus disorders

More specific choices

Codes under G54

G54 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

G54.0

Brachial plexus disorders

G54.1

Lumbosacral plexus disorders

G54.2

Cervical root disorders, not elsewhere classified

G54.3

Thoracic root disorders, not elsewhere classified

G54.4

Lumbosacral root disorders, not elsewhere classified

G54.5

Neuralgic amyotrophy

G54.6

Phantom limb syndrome with pain

G54.7

Phantom limb syndrome without pain

G54.8

Other nerve root and plexus disorders

G54.9

Nerve root and plexus disorder, unspecified

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for G54.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for G54.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for G54.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • 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.-)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for G54.

Transparency

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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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code G54 mean?

G54 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Nerve root and plexus disorders.”

Is G54 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. G54 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is G54 located in ICD-10-CM?

G54 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 G54, Nerve root and plexus disorders.

What coding notes are listed for G54?

No inclusion terms are listed for G54 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: 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.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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