G53
BillableCranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
Cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
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
- •multiple cranial nerve palsy in sarcoidosisD86.82
- •multiple cranial nerve palsy in syphilisA52.15
- •postherpetic geniculate ganglionitisB02.21
- •postherpetic trigeminal neuralgiaB02.22
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
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- underlying disease, such as:
- •neoplasmC00-D49
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(29)
SNOMED CT
- Multiple cranial nerve palsies in neoplastic disease193102008
- Cranial nerve palsy due to diabetes mellitus770095003
- Cranial nerve palsy with diabetes mellitus770095003
- Infection of cranial nerve caused by Mucorales866085001
- Fungal infection of cranial nerve1163499003
- Infection of cranial nerve caused by fungus1163499003
- Fungal neuritis1177011007
- Infection of nerve caused by Fungi1177011007
- Infection of cranial nerve caused by parasite1177020003
- Parasitic infection of cranial nerve1177020003
- Cranial nerve palsy due to type 2 diabetes mellitus87921000119104
- Cranial nerve palsy with type 2 diabetes mellitus87921000119104
- Cranial nerve palsy with type II diabetes mellitus87921000119104
- Neuropathy due to type 2 diabetes mellitus368581000119106
Clinical Terms
- Neuropathy due to type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Parasitic infection of cranial nerve
- Fungal neuritis
- Cranial nerve palsy due to type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Fungal infection of cranial nerve
- Infection of cranial nerve caused by Mucorales
- Infection of cranial nerve caused by parasite
- Infection of cranial nerve caused by fungus
- Cranial nerve palsy due to diabetes mellitus
- Cranial nerve palsy with type II diabetes mellitus
- Cranial nerve palsy with diabetes mellitus
- Cranial nerve palsy with type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Infection of nerve caused by Fungi
- Multiple cranial nerve palsies in neoplastic disease
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere?
The ICD-10-CM code for cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere is G53. The full clinical description is "Cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere". G53 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code G53 mean?
ICD-10-CM code G53 represents “Cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere”. It is classified under Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is G53 a billable code?
Yes, G53 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is G53 in?
G53 is in Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes G00-G99).
What codes cannot be used with G53?
G53 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 6 more.
What SNOMED CT codes does G53 map to?
G53 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 770095003, 87921000119104, 1163499003, 1177011007, 866085001, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for G53?
G53 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0694475. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does G53 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere 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 G53?
G53 maps to the ICD-11 code: 8C0Y (Other specified polyneuropathy).
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