G57.3 ICD-10-CM Code: Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (G57.3). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for G57.3 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
- Peroneal nerve palsy
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- current traumatic nerve disorder - see nerve injury by body region
- current traumatic nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders - see Injury, nerve by body region
- neuralgia NOS (M79.2)
- neuritis NOS (M79.2)
- peripheral neuritis in pregnancy (O26.82-)
- radiculitis NOS (M54.1-)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can G57.3 be billed directly?
No. G57.3 (Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to G57.3 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- G57.2 — Lesion of femoral nerve
- G57.20 — Lesion of femoral nerve, unspecified lower limb
- G57.21 — Lesion of femoral nerve, right lower limb
- G57.22 — Lesion of femoral nerve, left lower limb
- G57.23 — Lesion of femoral nerve, bilateral lower limbs
- G57.30 — Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, unspecified lower limb
- G57.31 — Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, right lower limb
- G57.32 — Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, left lower limb
- G57.33 — Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve, bilateral lower limbs
- G57.4 — Lesion of medial popliteal nerve