G52
Non-billableDisorders of other cranial nerves
Disorders of other cranial nerves
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- current traumatic nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders - see Injury, nerve by body region
- •neuralgia NOSM79.2
- •neuritis NOSM79.2
- •peripheral neuritis in pregnancyO26.82
- •radiculitis NOSM54.1
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •disorders of acoustic [8th] nerveH93.3
- •disorders of optic [2nd] nerve,H46, H47.0
- •paralytic strabismus due to nerve palsyH49.0-H49.2
Child Codes (7)
G52.0Disorders of olfactory nerve
G52.1Disorders of glossopharyngeal nerve
G52.2Disorders of vagus nerve
G52.3Disorders of hypoglossal nerve
G52.7Disorders of multiple cranial nerves
G52.8Disorders of other specified cranial nerves
G52.9Cranial nerve disorder, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for disorders of other cranial nerves?
The ICD-10-CM code for disorders of other cranial nerves is G52. The full clinical description is "Disorders of other cranial nerves". G52 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code G52 mean?
ICD-10-CM code G52 represents “Disorders of other cranial nerves”. It is classified under Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is G52 a billable code?
No, G52 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under G52.
What chapter is G52 in?
G52 is in Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes G00-G99).
What codes cannot be used with G52?
G52 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: current traumatic nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders - see Injury, nerve by body region; neuralgia NOS (M79.2); neuritis NOS (M79.2); and 2 more.
What are the subcategories under G52?
G52 has 7 child codes, including: G52.0 (Disorders of olfactory nerve), G52.1 (Disorders of glossopharyngeal nerve), G52.2 (Disorders of vagus nerve), G52.3 (Disorders of hypoglossal nerve), and 3 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for G52?
G52 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0154730. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does G52 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like disorders of other cranial nerves affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of G52?
G52 maps to the ICD-11 code: 8B8Z (Disorders of cranial nerves, unspecified).
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