2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G62.1Alcoholic polyneuropathy

ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G60-G65›G62

ICD-10-CM G62.1
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

G62.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for alcoholic polyneuropathy. 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 Alcohol-related disorders and Polyneuropathies.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
G62.1
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Alcoholic polyneuropathy
Short Description
Alcoholic polyneuropathy
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
G62
Other and unspecified polyneuropathies

Code Classification

ChapterG00–G99Diseases of the nervous system
SectionG60-G65Polyneuropathies and other disorders of the peripheral nervous system
CategoryG62Other and unspecified polyneuropathies
This CodeG62.1Alcoholic polyneuropathy

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Alcoholic polyneuropathy
  • Polyneuropathy caused by drug
  • Toxic effect of ethyl alcohol
  • Toxic polyneuropathy

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.

    • Neuritis(rheumatoid)
      • alcoholic
    • Neuropathy, neuropathic
      • alcoholic
    • Polyneuritis, polyneuritic
      • alcoholic
    • Polyneuropathy(peripheral)
      • alcoholic
    • Polyneuropathy(peripheral)
      • in (due to)
        • alcohol

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR MBD017
Alcohol-related disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR NVS015
Polyneuropathies
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Toxic Polyneuropathy

    polyneuropathy that is caused by exposure to toxins.

  • Chronic Toxic Polyneuropathy

    neuropathy affecting multiple nerves that is caused by prolonged exposure to toxic substances.

Patient EducationClinical

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

For most adults, moderate alcohol use is probably not harmful. Your risk of developing an alcohol use disorder (AUD) depends on how much, how often, and how quickly you drink alcohol. Alcohol misuse means that drinking causes distress and harm. Over time alcohol misuse can increase your risk of AUD.

The full article covers:

  • What is alcohol use disorder (AUD)?
  • What is binge drinking?
  • What are the dangers of too much alcohol?
  • How do I know if I have an alcohol use disorder (AUD)?
  • What should I do if I think that I might have an alcohol use disorder (AUD)?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert G62.1 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
357.5 Alcoholic polyneuropathy
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 G62.1Overview

Is G62.1 (Other and unspecified polyneuropathies) a billable code?

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

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of G62.1?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, alcoholic polyneuropathy converts to ICD-9-CM 357.5 (alcoholic polyneuropathy). 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.