G55 ICD-10-CM Code: Nerve root and plexus compressions 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
G55Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where G55 sits
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Chapter 6
Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
- 2
Section
Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders (G50-G59)
- 3
Category G55
Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere
- 4
Code G55
Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for G55.
Code first
- underlying disease, such as:
- neoplasm (C00-D49)
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for G55.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- nerve root compression (due to) (in) ankylosing spondylitis (M45.-)
- nerve root compression (due to) (in) dorsopathies (M53.-, M54.-)
- nerve root compression (due to) (in) intervertebral disc disorders (M50.1.-, M51.1.-)
- nerve root compression (due to) (in) spondylopathies (M46.-, M48.-)
- nerve root compression (due to) (in) spondylosis (M47.0-, M47.2.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for G55.
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 G55 mean?
G55 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere.”
Is G55 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, G55 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 G55 located in ICD-10-CM?
G55 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 G55, Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere.
What coding notes are listed for G55?
No inclusion terms are listed for G55 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: underlying disease, such as:; neoplasm (C00-D49). Excludes1 notes: nerve root compression (due to) (in) ankylosing spondylitis (M45.-); nerve root compression (due to) (in) dorsopathies (M53.-, M54.-); nerve root compression (due to) (in) intervertebral disc disorders (M50.1.-, M51.1.-); nerve root compression (due to) (in) spondylopathies (M46.-, M48.-); nerve root compression (due to) (in) spondylosis (M47.0-, M47.2.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.