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    ICD-10-CM Code For Disorders Of Other Cranial Nerves: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group G52 includes cranial nerve disorders that affect nerves other than the trigeminal or facial nerves, such as glossopharyngeal, accessory, and hypoglossal nerve dysfunction, and conditions that cause neuropathy or palsy of these nerves. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document focal cranial neuropathies, paresis, paralysis, and neuropathic pain syndromes, capturing affected nerve, laterality, and any associated complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM G52 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM G52: Disorders Of Other Cranial Nerves Overview

    The ICD-10-CM G52 group includes diagnoses affecting cranial nerves not classified elsewhere, such as glossopharyngeal, accessory, hypoglossal, and other cranial nerve disorders. These conditions target the peripheral nervous system structures in the head and neck and can cause sensory, motor, or autonomic dysfunction. Accurate coding matters for correct clinical documentation and appropriate reimbursement by reflecting the specific nerve involved and the clinical complexity.

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    Use codes from this group when documentation identifies a specific cranial nerve disorder not assigned to other cranial nerve categories, with attention to laterality and any specified cause or sequela. Select the most specific code that reflects the affected nerve and clinical manifestation for accurate recordkeeping and billing.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

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    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    G52.0Disorders of olfactory nerve
    G52.1Disorders of glossopharyngeal nerve
    G52.2Disorders of vagus nerve
    G52.3Disorders of hypoglossal nerve
    G52.7Disorders of multiple cranial nerves
    G52.8Disorders of other specified cranial nerves
    G52.9Cranial nerve disorder, unspecified

    DRG Codes

    2 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    073Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders with MCC
    074Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders without MCC

    Related Codes

    G50-DISORDERS-OF-TRIGEMINAL-NERVE

    ICD-10-CM Code For Disorders Of Trigeminal Nerve: Group Overview

    G51-FACIAL-NERVE-DISORDERS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Facial Nerve Disorders: Group Overview

    G53-CRANIAL-NERVE-DISORDERS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Cranial Nerve Disorders In Diseases Classified Elsewhere: Group Overview

    G54-NERVE-ROOT-AND-PLEXUS-DISORDERS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Nerve Root And Plexus Disorders: Group Overview

    G55-NERVE-ROOT-AND-PLEXUS-COMPRESSIONS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Nerve Root And Plexus Compressions In Diseases Classified Elsewhere: Group Overview

    G56-MONONEUROPATHIES-OF-UPPER-LIMB

    ICD-10-CM Code For Mononeuropathies Of Upper Limb: Group Overview

    G57-MONONEUROPATHIES-OF-LOWER-LIMB

    ICD-10-CM Code For Mononeuropathies Of Lower Limb: Group Overview

    G58-OTHER-MONONEUROPATHIES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Mononeuropathies: Group Overview

    G59-MONONEUROPATHY-IN-DISEASES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Mononeuropathy In Diseases Classified Elsewhere: Group Overview

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    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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