Question 1

Is G52 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, G52 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code G52 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code G52 represents Disorders of other cranial nerves. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code G52?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for G52 is section:G50-G59 (Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders (G50-G59)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from G52?

Accepted Answer

Code G52 has Type 2 Excludes including: disorders of acoustic [8th] nerve (H93.3); disorders of optic [2nd] nerve (H46, H47.0); paralytic strabismus due to nerve palsy (H49.0-H49.2). These conditions are not included in G52 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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