G51.2

Billable

Melkersson's syndrome

Melkersson's syndrome

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

G50-G59

Parent Code

G51

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • disorders of 7th cranial nerve

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

Related Codes(6)
G51.0

Bell's palsy

BillableG51.1

Geniculate ganglionitis

BillableG51.3

Clonic hemifacial spasm

G51.4

Facial myokymia

BillableG51.8

Other disorders of facial nerve

BillableG51.9

Disorder of facial nerve, unspecified

Billable
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

8B88.YOther specified disorders of facial nerveequivalentPrimary
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(78)

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Clinical Terms

  • Granulomatous Cheilitis, Miescher-Melkersson-Rosenthal
  • Rosenthal-Melkerson Syndrome
  • rosenthal-melkersson syndrome
  • Melkersson Syndrome
  • Melkersson Rosenthal Syndrome
  • Facial Neuropathy, Orofacial Edema, Cheilitis Granulomatosa
  • Melkerson-Rosenthal Syndrome
  • Melkersson-Rosenthal-Miescher Syndrome
  • Cheilitis granulomatosa of Miescher-Melkersson-Rosenthal
  • Cheilitis Granulomatosa, Orofacial Edema, Facial Neuropathy
  • melkerson rosenthal syndrome
  • Macrocheilia, facial palsy AND edema syndrome
  • Rosenthal Melkerson Syndrome
  • Orofacial Edema, Cheilitis Granulomatosa, Facial Neuropathy
  • Orofacial Edema, Facial Neuropathy, Cheilitis Granulomatosa
  • Miescher-Melkersson-Rosenthal Granulomatous Cheilitis
  • Cheilitis Granulomatosa, Facial Neuropathy, Orofacial Edema
  • Cheilitis granulomatosa of Miescher-Melkersson-Rosenthal (disorder)
  • Facial Neuropathy, Cheilitis Granulomatosa, Orofacial Edema
  • Melkersson Rosenthal Miescher Syndrome
  • Miescher Melkersson Rosenthal Granulomatous Cheilitis
  • Syndrome, Melkerson Rosenthal
  • Macrocheilia, facial palsy AND oedema syndrome
  • Macrocheilia, Facial Palsy, Edema
  • melkersson-rosenthal syndrome
  • MRS
  • Cheilitis, Miescher-Melkersson-Rosenthal Granulomatous
  • Rosenthal Melkersson Syndrome
  • MROS
  • Melkersson's syndrome (disorder)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for melkersson's syndrome?

The ICD-10-CM code for melkersson's syndrome is G51.2. The full clinical description is "Melkersson's syndrome". G51.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code G51.2 mean?

ICD-10-CM code G51.2 represents “Melkersson's syndrome”. 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 G51.2 a billable code?

Yes, G51.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is G51.2 in?

G51.2 is in Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes G00-G99).

What codes cannot be used with G51.2?

G51.2 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 SNOMED CT codes does G51.2 map to?

G51.2 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 215617000, 37770007. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for G51.2?

G51.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0025235. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does G51.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like melkersson's syndrome 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 G51.2?

G51.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 8B88.Y (Other specified disorders of facial nerve).

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