ICD-10 G56.01
Billable / SpecificCarpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
About ICD-10-CM G56.01
ICD-10-CM code G56.01 represents Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb. This is a billable/specific code in the Nervous System chapter (block G56). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM G56.01 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for G56.01
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list G56.01 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing G56.01.
1 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with G56.01
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 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 G56.01 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 |
|---|---|---|
| G56.01 | 3540 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To G56.01
Other codes in section G50-G59 (Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders).
ICD-10 G56.01, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code G56.01 billable? +
Yes, G56.01 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with G56.01? +
Procedures frequently paired with G56.01 include: 64510, 64632, 64400, 64600, 64999.
What ICD-9 codes does G56.01 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, G56.01 maps to ICD-9 codes: 3540. 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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