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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for sciatic nerve paralysis

G57.0

Lesion of sciatic nerve

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding sciatic nerve paralysis

The ICD-10-CM code for sciatic nerve paralysis is G57.0 (Lesion of sciatic nerve).

Within G57 (mononeuropathies of lower limb), G57.0 is specifically for lesion of sciatic nerve. Related codes cover Meralgia paresthetica (G57.1), lesion of femoral nerve (G57.2), lesion of lateral popliteal nerve (G57.3), 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: G57.00 (unspecified lower limb), G57.01 (right lower limb), G57.02 (left lower limb) and G57.03 (bilateral lower limbs).

Don't report G57.0 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: sciatica NOS (M54.3-).

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for G57.0)

Common questions about sciatic nerve paralysis ICD-10 codes

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

G57.0 — Lesion of sciatic nerve (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is G57.0 billable?

No. G57.0 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.