ICD-10 Code G57.60 – Lesion of plantar nerve, unspecified lower limb (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G57.60 – Lesion of plantar nerve, unspecified lower limb
What it is
Use this code for a disorder affecting a plantar nerve in the lower limb when the record does not identify the side or a more specific nerve. It indicates nerve-related pain or dysfunction in the foot.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings include pain, numbness, tingling, or tenderness along the plantar aspect of the foot, sometimes worsened by walking or pressure.
When to use this code
Assign G57.60 when the provider documents a plantar nerve lesion or entrapment in the lower limb without laterality or further detail. Use it when the note supports a nerve disorder of the foot, but not a named plantar nerve or a more specific diagnosis.
If the documentation only says foot pain, neuroma, or neuropathy without confirming a plantar nerve lesion, check documentation before coding. Choose a more specific code if the affected side or exact nerve is identified.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for generalized peripheral neuropathy, pain without nerve involvement, or conditions limited to another nerve location. Check documentation if the record describes a specific plantar nerve or a different lower-limb nerve disorder.
Coding tip
Capture laterality and the exact nerve when documented, because G57.60 is the unspecified option.