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G57.31

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Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, right 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 lateral popliteal nerve on the right side, causing weakness or numbness in the right leg.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify right side is explicitly documented in the medical record
  • •Note any recent knee procedures or trauma that may have caused the nerve injury

Code Hierarchy

└G57Mononeuropathies of lower limb└G57.3Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve└G57.31Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, right lower limb
└G57.31Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, right lower limb

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