G62.9 — Polyneuropathy, unspecified

G62.9

ICD-10 Chapter 6: Nervous System — illustrative image — Chapter 6: Diseases of the nervous system (G00–G99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Polyneuropathy is damage to many peripheral nerves, usually starting with numbness, tingling or pain in the feet.

Also called: polyneuropathy, peripheral neuropathy.

When this code is used

Used for polyneuropathy when the cause is not specified.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code G62.9 belongs to Chapter 6: Diseases of the nervous system, which covers codes G00–G99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code G62.9?

G62.9 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Polyneuropathy, unspecified”. Polyneuropathy is damage to many peripheral nerves, usually starting with numbness, tingling or pain in the feet.

When is code G62.9 used?

Used for polyneuropathy when the cause is not specified. It belongs to Chapter 6 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the nervous system).

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