G59 Billable Code
Mononeuropathy in diseases classified elsewhere
Effective From: 10/01/2016
Chapter Classification
Chapter 6
Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
Section Detail
G50-G59
Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders (G50-G59)
Coding Guidelines & Notes
codeFirst
- underlying disease
excludes1
- diabetic mononeuropathy (E08-E13 with .41)
- syphilitic nerve paralysis (A52.19)
- syphilitic neuritis (A52.15)
- tuberculous mononeuropathy (A17.83)
OPPS Editing Flags
External Cause
No
Mental Health
No
Manifestation (Edit 89)
Yes
Code First Applicable This code represents a manifestation of an underlying disease. The underlying condition must be coded first as the principal diagnosis.
No
Unacceptable PDX (Edit 113)
No
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