What is the ICD-10 code for meralgia paresthetica?

The ICD-10 code for meralgia paresthetica depends on laterality: G57.11 for right, G57.12 for left, G57.13 for bilateral, and G57.10 for unspecified.

How is meralgia paresthetica documented?

Document meralgia paresthetica by specifying laterality and including clinical findings such as burning pain in the anterolateral thigh and positive pelvic compression test.

ICD-10 Coding for Meralgia Paresthetica(G57.10, E11.42, E66.9)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for meralgia paresthetica, including documentation requirements and common coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve EntrapmentBernhardt-Roth Syndrome

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Meralgia Paresthetica

G00-G99Primary Range

Diseases of the nervous system

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
G57.10	Meralgia paresthetica, unspecified lower limb	Use when laterality is not specified in the documentation.	Sensory symptoms in the anterolateral thigh Absence of motor deficits
G57.11	Meralgia paresthetica, right lower limb	Use when documentation specifies right lower limb involvement.	Burning pain in right anterolateral thigh Positive pelvic compression test
G57.12	Meralgia paresthetica, left lower limb	Use when documentation specifies left lower limb involvement.	Tingling in left anterolateral thigh Positive pelvic compression test
G57.13	Meralgia paresthetica, bilateral lower limbs	Use when documentation specifies bilateral lower limb involvement.	Bilateral thigh numbness Positive pelvic compression test

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Meralgia paresthetica, unspecified lower limb

G57.10Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Low back painM54.5

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Meralgia Paresthetica.

Failing to document laterality

Impact

Clinical: Leads to incorrect diagnosis coding., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Educate providers on the importance of laterality documentation.

Using G57.10 when laterality is documented

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to claim denials or reduced reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Ensure laterality is specified in documentation and use the appropriate specific code.

Unspecified Codes

Impact

Using unspecified codes when laterality is documented.

Mitigation

Ensure laterality is always documented and coded appropriately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with G57.10.

Primary Code

G57.10

Meralgia paresthetica, unspecified lower limb

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ICD-10 Coding for Meralgia Paresthetica(G57.10, E11.42, E66.9)

Documentation & Coding Risks

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