G57.50
BillableTarsal tunnel syndrome, unspecified lower limb
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Compression of the posterior tibial nerve in the ankle (tarsal tunnel) with unspecified leg involvement, causing pain, numbness, or tingling in the foot and sole.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when the specific leg is not documented; query for laterality to assign a more specific code
- •Tarsal tunnel syndrome is often chronic; verify if this is an acute exacerbation or chronic condition
Code Hierarchy
└G57Mononeuropathies of lower limb└G57.5Tarsal tunnel syndrome└G57.50Tarsal tunnel syndrome, unspecified lower limb
└G57.50Tarsal tunnel syndrome, unspecified lower limb