ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for G55
Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere
Coding Notes & Guidelines for G55
- nerve root compression (due to) (in) ankylosing spondylitis (M45.-)
- nerve root compression (due to) (in) dorsopathies (M53.-, M54.-)
- nerve root compression (due to) (in) intervertebral disc disorders (M50.1.-, M51.1.-)
- nerve root compression (due to) (in) spondylopathies (M46.-, M48.-)
- nerve root compression (due to) (in) spondylosis (M47.0-, M47.2.-)
- underlying disease, such as:
- neoplasm (C00-D49)
About ICD-10-CM Code G55 (Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere)
ICD-10-CM code G55 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 G55 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about G55 - Nerve root and plexus compressions 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 Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere.