2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G51.2Melkersson's syndrome

ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G50-G59›G51

ICD-10-CM G51.2
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

G51.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Melkersson's syndrome. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as cheilitis granulomatosa of Miescher-Melkersson-Rosenthal. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Nerve and nerve root disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
G51.2
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Melkersson's syndrome
Short Description
Melkersson's syndrome
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
G51
Facial nerve disorders

Code Classification

ChapterG00–G99Diseases of the nervous system
SectionG50-G59Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders
CategoryG51Facial nerve disorders
This CodeG51.2Melkersson's syndrome

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Cheilitis granulomatosa of Miescher-Melkersson-Rosenthal
  • Melkersson's syndrome

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Melkersson(-Rosenthal) syndrome

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR NVS017
Nerve and nerve root disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Facial Injuries and Disorders

Face injuries and disorders can cause pain and affect how you look. In severe cases, they can affect sight, speech, breathing and your ability to swallow. Fractures (broken bones), especially in the bones of your nose, cheekbone and jaw, are common facial injuries.

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Convert G51.2 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
351.8 Facial nerve dis NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About G51.2Overview

Is G51.2 (Facial nerve disorders) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report Melkersson's syndrome on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of G51.2?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Melkersson's syndrome converts to ICD-9-CM 351.8 (facial nerve dis NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.