ICD-10 G51.0
Billable / SpecificBell's palsy
About ICD-10-CM G51.0
ICD-10-CM code G51.0 represents Bell's palsy. This is a billable/specific code in the Nervous System chapter (block G51). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM G51.0 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under G51.0. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Facial palsy
Medicare LCD Coverage for G51.0
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list G51.0 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing G51.0.
2 Cigna
5 Medicare
1 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with G51.0
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 64615 Chemodenervation for migraine/spasticity — chronic migraine, migraine variants, Bell palsy, spasmodic torticollis, muscle spasm, tremor Neurology
- G0151 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy CMS LCD
- G0159 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy CMS LCD
- G2168 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy CMS LCD
- G0157 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy CMS LCD
Convert G51.0 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| G51.0 | 3510 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To G51.0
Other codes in section G50-G59 (Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders).
ICD-10 G51.0, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code G51.0 billable? +
Yes, G51.0 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 G51.0? +
ICD-10 G51.0 includes: Facial palsy.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with G51.0? +
Procedures frequently paired with G51.0 include: 64615, G0151, G0159, G2168, G0157.
What ICD-9 codes does G51.0 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, G51.0 maps to ICD-9 codes: 3510. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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