2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G57.31Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, right lower limb

ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G50-G59›G57

ICD-10-CM G57.31
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

G57.31 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, right lower limb. 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
G57.31
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, right lower limb
Short Description
Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, right lower limb
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
G57.3
Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve

Code Classification

ChapterG00–G99Diseases of the nervous system
SectionG50-G59Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders
CategoryG57Mononeuropathies of lower limb
This CodeG57.31Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, right lower limb

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Common peroneal nerve compression
  • Common peroneal nerve paralysis
  • Common peroneal neuropathy at lateral popliteal branch
  • Common peroneal neuropathy at the fibular head
  • Deep peroneal nerve lesion
  • Disorder of right common peroneal nerve at lateral popliteal branch
  • Disorder of right deep peroneal nerve
  • Disorder of right superficial peroneal nerve
  • Entrapment neuropathy of right common peroneal nerve
  • Entrapment of common peroneal nerve
  • Entrapment of deep peroneal nerve
  • Entrapment of right deep peroneal nerve
  • Entrapment of right superficial peroneal nerve
  • Entrapment of superficial peroneal nerve
  • Lesion of right common peroneal nerve
  • Neuropathy of right common peroneal nerve at head of fibula
  • Right common peroneal nerve palsy
  • Right common peroneal neuropathy
  • Superficial peroneal neuropathy

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 G57.31 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
355.3 Lat popliteal nerve les
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 G57.31Overview

Is G57.31 (Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, right lower limb on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of G57.31?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, right lower limb converts to ICD-9-CM 355.3 (lat popliteal nerve les). 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.