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Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere G55

The ICD10 code for the diagnosis "Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere" is "G55". G55 is a VALID/BILLABLE ICD10 code, i.e it is valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.

  • G55 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM G55 became effective on October 1, 2018.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G55 - other international versions of ICD-10 G55 may differ.
Code First:
  • underlying disease, such as:
  • neoplasm (C00-D49)
Type 1 Excludes:
  • 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.-)

Codes: = Billable

  • G55 Nerve root and plexus compressions in diseases classified elsewhere

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.