G53

Billable

Cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

G53 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
G00-G99
Edition
FY2026

G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • 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)

Code first

  • underlying disease, such as:
  • neoplasm (C00-D49)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G53?
G53 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
Is G53 a billable code?
Yes — G53 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from G53?
Excludes1 (not coded here): 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).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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