ICD-10 G53
Billable / SpecificCranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
About ICD-10-CM G53
ICD-10-CM code G53 represents Cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere. This is a billable/specific code in the Nervous System chapter (block G53). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM G53 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with G53. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- multiple cranial nerve palsy in sarcoidosis (D86.82)
- multiple cranial nerve palsy in syphilis (A52.15)
- postherpetic geniculate ganglionitis (B02.21)
- postherpetic trigeminal neuralgia (B02.22)
Coding Notes
Code First
- underlying disease, such as:
- neoplasm (C00-D49)
Medicare LCD Coverage for G53
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list G53 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing G53.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with G53
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert G53 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 |
|---|---|---|
| G53 | 3529 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To G53
Other codes in section G50-G59 (Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders).
ICD-10 G53, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code G53 billable? +
Yes, G53 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for G53? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with G53): multiple cranial nerve palsy in sarcoidosis (D86.82); multiple cranial nerve palsy in syphilis (A52.15); postherpetic geniculate ganglionitis (B02.21)
What ICD-9 codes does G53 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, G53 maps to ICD-9 codes: 3529. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 2, 2026.
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