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G57.02

Billable

Lesion of sciatic nerve, left lower limb

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Damage or injury to the sciatic nerve on the left side of the body, causing pain, weakness, or numbness in the left leg.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify documentation specifies left side involvement; do not assume laterality
  • •Investigate the underlying cause (trauma, compression, inflammation) for more specific coding if available

Code Hierarchy

└G57Mononeuropathies of lower limb└G57.0Lesion of sciatic nerve└G57.02Lesion of sciatic nerve, left lower limb
└G57.02Lesion of sciatic nerve, left lower limb

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