2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G54Nerve root and plexus disorders

ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G50-G59›G54

ICD-10-CM G54
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

G54 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for nerve root and plexus disorders, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as G54.0, G54.1, G54.2, and G54.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
G54
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Nerve root and plexus disorders
Short Description
Nerve root and plexus disorders
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
G50-G59
Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders

Code Classification

ChapterG00–G99Diseases of the nervous system
SectionG50-G59Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders
CategoryG54Nerve root and plexus disorders
This CodeG54Nerve root and plexus disorders

Specific Coding for Nerve root and plexus disordersOverview

Non-specific codes like G54 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use G54.0 for Brachial plexus disorders

  • Use G54.1 for Lumbosacral plexus disorders

  • Use G54.2 for Cervical root disorders, not elsewhere classified

  • Use G54.3 for Thoracic root disorders, not elsewhere classified

  • Use G54.4 for Lumbosacral root disorders, not elsewhere classified

  • Use G54.5 for Neuralgic amyotrophy

  • Use G54.6 for Phantom limb syndrome with pain

  • Use G54.7 for Phantom limb syndrome without pain

  • Use G54.8 for Other nerve root and plexus disorders

  • Use G54.9 for Nerve root and plexus disorder, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Type 1 Excludes

  • current traumatic nerve root and plexus disorders - see nerve injury by body region
  • intervertebral disc disorders M50 M51
  • neuralgia or neuritis NOS M79.2
  • neuritis or radiculitis brachial NOS M54.13
  • neuritis or radiculitis lumbar NOS M54.16
  • neuritis or radiculitis lumbosacral NOS M54.17
  • neuritis or radiculitis thoracic NOS M54.14
  • radiculitis NOS M54.10
  • radiculopathy NOS M54.10
  • spondylosis M47

Patient EducationClinical

Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Nerves are like wires that carry messages back and forth between your brain and your body. Your peripheral nerves branch off from your brain and spinal cord and connect to all parts of your body, including your muscles and organs.

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  • What are peripheral nerves?
  • What are peripheral nerve disorders?
  • What causes peripheral nerve disorders?
  • What are the symptoms of peripheral nerve disorders?
  • How are peripheral nerve disorders diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for peripheral nerve disorders?
  • Can peripheral nerve disorders be prevented?

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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 G54Overview

Is G54 (Nerve root and plexus disorders) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for nerve root and plexus disorders, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for nerve root and plexus disorders need a more specific code from this category, such as G54.0, G54.1, and G54.2.