ICD-Code G57.8: Other mononeuropathies of lower limb
A nerve in your leg is damaged.
Several nerves run through your leg. These nerves control various muscles. They allow you to move your hip, leg and foot. These nerves are also responsible for sensation in this area.
Nerves can be damaged by injuries or by pressure on the nerves. The damage may be lasting or temporary. When a nerve has been damaged, it can cause pain, tingling or a numbness in the affected area. It is also possible that you may not be able to move your hip, leg, or foot as well as usual.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).