2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G54.1Lumbosacral plexus disorders

ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G50-G59›G54

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

G54.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for lumbosacral plexus disorders. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Nerve and nerve root disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
G54.1
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Lumbosacral plexus disorders
Short Description
Lumbosacral plexus disorders
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
G54
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 CodeG54.1Lumbosacral plexus disorders

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Disorder of bilateral lumbosacral plexus
  • Disorder of left lumbosacral plexus
  • Disorder of lumbosacral plexus due to neoplastic disease
  • Disorder of peripheral nerve caused by ionizing radiation
  • Disorder of right lumbosacral plexus
  • Idiopathic lumbosacral plexopathy
  • Inflammation of lumbosacral plexus
  • Inflammatory lumbosacral plexus neuropathy
  • Lesion of gluteal nerve
  • Lesion of left lumbosacral plexus
  • Lesion of right lumbosacral plexus
  • Lumbosacral plexopathy due to and following radiotherapy
  • Lumbosacral plexopathy due to vasculitis
  • Lumbosacral plexus lesion
  • Lumbosacral plexus neuropathy
  • Neuropathy caused by ionizing radiation
  • Peripheral neuropathy due to inflammation
  • Radiation-induced plexopathy

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.

    • Compression
      • lumbosacral plexus
    • Disorder(of)
      • lumbosacral
        • plexus
    • Disorder(of)
      • nerve
        • root
          • lumbosacral
    • Irritation
      • lumbosacral plexus
    • Lesion(s) (nontraumatic)
      • lumbosacral
        • plexus
    • Neuropathy, neuropathic
      • lumbar plexus
    • Neuropathy, neuropathic
      • sacral plexus
    • Paralysis, paralytic(complete) (incomplete)
      • gluteal
    • Pressure
      • lumbosacral plexus

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

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.

The full article covers:

  • 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?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert G54.1 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
353.1 Lumbosacral plex lesion
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 G54.1Overview

Is G54.1 (Nerve root and plexus disorders) a billable code?

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

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of G54.1?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, lumbosacral plexus disorders converts to ICD-9-CM 353.1 (lumbosacral plex lesion). 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.