ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for G53
Cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
Coding Notes & Guidelines for 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)
Code First
- underlying disease, such as:
- neoplasm (C00-D49)
About ICD-10-CM Code G53 (Cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere)
ICD-10-CM code G53 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM G53 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about G53 - Cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere.