ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 G50.0

Billable / Specific

Trigeminal neuralgia

G50
Block
2
Synonyms
741
LCDs
38
Payer Policies
50
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM G50.0

ICD-10-CM code G50.0 represents Trigeminal neuralgia. This is a billable/specific code in the Nervous System chapter (block G50). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM G50.0 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under G50.0. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Syndrome of paroxysmal facial pain
  • Tic douloureux

Medicare LCD Coverage for G50.0

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list G50.0 as a covered diagnosis.

741 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 741 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77402 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77371 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 61797 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G0339 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77338 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77432 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 61800 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77372 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77435 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77407 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing G50.0.

38 policies

1 Aetna

Stereotactic Radiosurgery - Medical Clinical Policy Bulletins | Aetna
Policy ID: CPB-0083

2 Cigna

Electrodiagnostic Testing (EMG/NCV) - (CPG129)
Policy ID: CPG129_EMG_NCV_SSEP
Headache, Occipital, and/or Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment - (0063)
Policy ID: MM_0063

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Policy ID: ART-54095
Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Policy ID: ART-54969
Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Policy ID: ART-55530
Billing and Coding: Nerve Blockade for Treatment of Chronic Pain and Neuropathy
Policy ID: ART-56034
Billing and Coding: Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks (CPNB)
Policy ID: ART-56607

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with G50.0

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

50 linkages
  • 64510 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Procedures for Chronic Pain CMS LCD
  • 64632 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Procedures for Chronic Pain CMS LCD
  • 64400 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Procedures for Chronic Pain CMS LCD
  • 64600 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Procedures for Chronic Pain CMS LCD
  • 64999 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Procedures for Chronic Pain CMS LCD
  • 64624 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Procedures for Chronic Pain CMS LCD
  • 64605 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Procedures for Chronic Pain CMS LCD
  • 64405 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Procedures for Chronic Pain CMS LCD
  • 64610 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Procedures for Chronic Pain CMS LCD
  • 64505 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Procedures for Chronic Pain CMS LCD

Convert G50.0 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
G50.0 3501 00000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 G50.0, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code G50.0 billable? +

Yes, G50.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What other names or terms map to G50.0? +

ICD-10 G50.0 includes: Syndrome of paroxysmal facial pain; Tic douloureux.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with G50.0? +

Procedures frequently paired with G50.0 include: 64510, 64632, 64400, 64600, 64999.

What ICD-9 codes does G50.0 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, G50.0 maps to ICD-9 codes: 3501. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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