ICD-10 Code G60 – Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G60 – Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy
What it is
G60 identifies hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, a group of peripheral nerve disorders caused by inherited factors or with no identified cause. Use it when the record documents a neuropathy that is not acquired from another disease.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings include sensory loss, numbness, tingling, weakness, or gait problems affecting peripheral nerves, sometimes with family history or long-standing symptoms.
When to use this code
Use G60 when the provider documents hereditary neuropathy, idiopathic neuropathy, or a related unspecified peripheral neuropathy without a known underlying cause. It fits cases where the neuropathy is the main diagnosis and no more specific subtype is recorded. Check documentation if another condition explains the nerve disorder.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for neuropathy clearly caused by diabetes, alcohol, toxins, trauma, or another specified disease. If the record names a more specific hereditary subtype, code that diagnosis instead.
Coding tip
Query for the cause and subtype before assigning G60, because a documented underlying condition may require a different code.