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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for compression paralysis

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Paralysis, paralytic (complete) (incomplete) › compression”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding compression paralysis

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for compression paralysis; the code depends on the details below.

More specific compression paralysis codes (official index)

  • arm G56.9 — Unspecified mononeuropathy of upper limb
  • leg G57.9 — Unspecified mononeuropathy of lower limb
  • lower extremity G57.9 — Unspecified mononeuropathy of lower limb
  • upper extremity G56.9 — Unspecified mononeuropathy of upper limb

Common questions about compression paralysis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for arm compression paralysis?

G56.9 — Unspecified mononeuropathy of upper limb (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for leg compression paralysis?

G57.9 — Unspecified mononeuropathy of lower limb (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for lower extremity compression paralysis?

G57.9 — Unspecified mononeuropathy of lower limb (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for upper extremity compression paralysis?

G56.9 — Unspecified mononeuropathy of upper limb (header code; choose a more specific subcode).