2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G54.9Nerve root and plexus disorder, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G50-G59›G54

ICD-10-CM G54.9
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

G54.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for nerve root and plexus disorder, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as compression of spinal nerve root. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Nerve and nerve root disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
G54.9
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Nerve root and plexus disorder, unspecified
Short Description
Nerve root and plexus disorder, unspecified
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 CodeG54.9Nerve root and plexus disorder, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Compression of spinal nerve root
  • Disorder of nerve root and/or plexus
  • Disorder of peripheral nerve caused by ionizing radiation
  • Disorders of spinal neurones manifest by hyperactivity
  • Lesion of nerve root and/or plexus
  • Nerve plexus disorder
  • Nerve root compression syndrome
  • Nerve root disorder
  • Neuropathy caused by ionizing radiation
  • 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
      • nerve
        • root or plexus NOS (in)
    • Compression
      • spinal (cord)
        • nerve root NOS
    • Disorder(of)
      • nerve
        • root
    • Disorder(of)
      • 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 G54.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
353.9 Nerv root/plexus dis NOS
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

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 G54.9Overview

Is G54.9 (Nerve root and plexus disorders) a billable code?

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

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

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, nerve root and plexus disorder, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 353.9 (nerv root/plexus dis NOS). The mapping is a direct match.

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.