G62.9 Polyneuropathy, unspecified

The ICD-10-CM code for Polyneuropathy, unspecified is G62.9 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.

Classification

Chapter

6: Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)

Section

G60-G65: Polyneuropathies and other disorders of the peripheral nervous system (G60-G65)

Category G62

9 codes (7 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to G62.9:

• Polyneuropathy (peripheral)
• Neuropathy, neuropathic
• Neuropathy, neuropathic › peripheral (nerve)
• Neuritis (rheumatoid) › peripheral (nerve)

Inclusion Terms

• Neuropathy NOS

U.S. Hospital Utilization

• An estimated 629,425 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included G62.9 among the documented diagnoses.
• 4,205 stays listed it as the principal diagnosis.

Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.

Official Coding Guidelines

Dominant/nondominant side (TOC entry)

a. Dominant/nondominant side ................................................................................................. 45

Pain - Category G89 (TOC entry)

b. Pain - Category G89.............................................................................................................. 45

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool
• AHRQ — HCUP National Inpatient Sample, Frequencies by Diagnosis Code (2016–2023)