Current
G53 — Cranial nerve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
Part of Chapter 6: Diseases of the nervous system , block Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders (G50-G59) .
Official Notes
Code First
underlying disease, such as:
Code First
neoplasm (C00-D49)
Excludes1
multiple cranial nerve palsy in sarcoidosis ( D86.82 )
Excludes1
multiple cranial nerve palsy in syphilis ( A52.15 )
Excludes1
postherpetic geniculate ganglionitis ( B02.21 )
Excludes1
postherpetic trigeminal neuralgia ( B02.22 )
Child Codes
G53 has no child codes in the FY 2027 release -- it is used on its own.
Referenced By
Official notes on these codes cite G53.
FY 2027 effective October 1, 2026 · CDC NCHS and CMS