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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for popliteal nerve paralysis

G57.3

Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding popliteal nerve paralysis

The ICD-10-CM code for popliteal nerve paralysis is G57.3 (Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve).

Within G57 (mononeuropathies of lower limb), G57.3 is specifically for lesion of lateral popliteal nerve. Related codes cover lesion of sciatic nerve (G57.0), Meralgia paresthetica (G57.1), lesion of femoral nerve (G57.2), lesion of medial popliteal nerve (G57.4), tarsal tunnel syndrome (G57.5), lesion of plantar nerve (G57.6), Causalgia of lower limb (G57.7), other specified mononeuropathies of lower limb (G57.8) and 1 more.

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: G57.30 (unspecified lower limb), G57.31 (right lower limb), G57.32 (left lower limb) and G57.33 (bilateral lower limbs).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about popliteal nerve paralysis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for popliteal nerve paralysis?

G57.3 — Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is G57.3 billable?

No. G57.3 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.