G57.40
BillableLesion of medial popliteal nerve, unspecified 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 medial popliteal nerve (tibial nerve) in the back of the knee with unspecified leg involvement, causing weakness or numbness in the lower leg and foot.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the specific leg (right, left, or bilateral) is not documented
- •Query the provider if laterality information is available in the medical record to assign a more specific code
Code Hierarchy
└G57Mononeuropathies of lower limb└G57.4Lesion of medial popliteal nerve└G57.40Lesion of medial popliteal nerve, unspecified lower limb
└G57.40Lesion of medial popliteal nerve, unspecified lower limb