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G57.11 ICD-10-CM Code: Meralgia paresthetica, right lower limb

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FY 2026 Apr update / Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99) / Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders (G50-G59)

G57.11

Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidance

Meralgia paresthetica, right lower limb

A condition causing burning pain and tingling in the outer right thigh due to compression of a nerve.

CMS-HCC V28

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RAF 0

CMS-HCC V24

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RAF 0

ACA/HHS

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RAF 0

ESRD/PACE

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RAF 0

RXHCC

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RAF 0

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Code Book Path

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G57Mononeuropathies of lower limb
G57.1Meralgia paresthetica
G57.11Meralgia paresthetica, right lower limb

Inclusion Terms

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  • Lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh syndrome

Excludes 2

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 2 notes for G57.11 in this effective period.

Related Child Codes

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G57.10Meralgia paresthetica, unspecified lower limb
G57.12Meralgia paresthetica, left lower limb
G57.13Meralgia paresthetica, bilateral lower limbs

Includes

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ICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for G57.11 in this effective period.

Excludes 1

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 1 notes for G57.11 in this effective period.

Code First

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code First sequencing instructions for G57.11 in this effective period.

Use Additional

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ICD-10-CM does not list Use Additional Code instructions for G57.11 in this effective period.

Code Also

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for G57.11 in this effective period.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Confirm right side is documented; do not assume from clinical presentation alone
Document any contributing factors such as tight waistbands or weight gain

Last updated: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr update, Apr 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026. CMS-HCC V28 is 100% phased in for payment year 2026.

Is G57.11 an HCC code?

No. G57.11 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.

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

What This Code Means

G57.11 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for meralgia paresthetica, right lower limb. A condition causing burning pain and tingling in the outer right thigh due to compression of a nerve. G57.11 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the nervous system (g00-g99), within the section covering nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders (g50-g59).

G57.11 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.

Confirm right side is documented; do not assume from clinical presentation alone.

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for G57.11 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • Confirm right side is documented; do not assume from clinical presentation alone
  • Document any contributing factors such as tight waistbands or weight gain

Child Codes

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