2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G54.6Phantom limb syndrome with pain

ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G50-G59›G54

ICD-10-CM G54.6
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

G54.6 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for phantom limb syndrome with pain. 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
G54.6
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Phantom limb syndrome with pain
Short Description
Phantom limb syndrome with pain
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 CodeG54.6Phantom limb syndrome with pain

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Phantom limb
  • Phantom limb syndrome with pain
  • Phantom pain
  • Phantom pain following amputation of lower limb
  • Phantom pain following amputation of penis
  • Phantom pain following amputation of upper limb
  • Phantom pain following excision of eye

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.

    • Phantom limb syndrome(without pain)
      • with pain
    • Syndrome
      • phantom limb (without pain)
        • with pain

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

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Phantom Limb

    perception of painful and nonpainful phantom sensations that occur following the complete or partial loss of a limb. the majority of individuals with an amputated extremity will experience the impression that the limb is still present, and in many cases, painful. (from neurol clin 1998 nov;16(4):919-36; brain 1998 sep;121(pt 9):1603-30)

Patient EducationClinical

Limb Loss

People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for many reasons. Common ones include:

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Convert G54.6 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
353.6 Phantom limb (syndrome)
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 G54.6Overview

Is G54.6 (Nerve root and plexus disorders) a billable code?

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

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of G54.6?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, phantom limb syndrome with pain converts to ICD-9-CM 353.6 (phantom limb (syndrome)). 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.