G55
BillableNerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classd elswhr
Nerve root and plexus compressions 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
- •nerve root compression (due to) (in) ankylosing spondylitisM45
- •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
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(4)
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Nerve root and plexus compressions in neoplastic disease
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classd elswhr?
The ICD-10-CM code for nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classd elswhr is G55. The full clinical description is "Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere". G55 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code G55 mean?
ICD-10-CM code G55 represents “Nerve root and plexus compressions 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 G55 a billable code?
Yes, G55 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is G55 in?
G55 is in Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes G00-G99).
What codes cannot be used with G55?
G55 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 7 more.
What SNOMED CT codes does G55 map to?
G55 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 193118002. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for G55?
G55 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0451665. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does G55 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classd elswhr 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 G55?
G55 maps to the ICD-11 code: 8B90 (Nerve root or plexus compressions).
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