2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G60.9Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G60-G65›G60

ICD-10-CM G60.9
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

G60.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified. 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 Polyneuropathies.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
G60.9
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
Short Description
Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
G60
Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy

Code Classification

ChapterG00–G99Diseases of the nervous system
SectionG60-G65Polyneuropathies and other disorders of the peripheral nervous system
CategoryG60Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy
This CodeG60.9Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Autosomal dominant distal hereditary motor neuropathy
  • CEDNIK syndrome
  • Chronic deafness
  • Congenital cataracts, facial dysmorphism and neuropathy
  • Early-onset spastic ataxia, myoclonic epilepsy, neuropathy syndrome
  • Hereditary peripheral neuropathy
  • Idiopathic chronic neuropathy
  • Idiopathic peripheral neuropathy
  • Micromelia
  • Peripheral neuropathy with sensorineural hearing impairment syndrome
  • Peripheral neuropathy, myopathy, hoarseness, hearing loss syndrome
  • Polyneuropathy, intellectual disability, acromicria, premature menopause syndrome
  • Premature ovarian failure
  • Second cranial nerve finding
  • Spastic paraplegia, optic atrophy, neuropathy syndrome
  • SPOAN and SPOAN-related disorder

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.

    • Neuropathy, neuropathic
      • hereditary
    • Neuropathy, neuropathic
      • idiopathic
    • Neuropathy, neuropathic
      • peripheral (nerve)
        • idiopathic
    • Polyneuropathy(peripheral)
      • hereditary
    • Polyneuropathy(peripheral)
      • idiopathic

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR NVS015
Polyneuropathies
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 G60.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
356.9 Idio periph neurpthy NOS
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 G60.9Overview

Is G60.9 (Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy) a billable code?

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

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of G60.9?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 356.9 (idio periph neurpthy NOS). 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.