What does ICD-10 code G60 mean?

ICD-10 code G60 is the standardized code used for hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code G60 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code G60 when recording hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code G60 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code G60: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy

Name: ICD-10 Code G60: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:07:11.941Z

G60 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

6Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)

block

G60-G65Polyneuropathies and other disorders of the peripheral nervous system

currentG60-G65

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

NeurologistGeneral Physician

Sibling codes

G61Inflammatory polyneuropathy G62Other and unspecified polyneuropathies G63Polyneuropathy in diseases classified elsewherebillable G64Other disorders of peripheral nervous systembillable G65Sequelae of inflammatory and toxic polyneuropathies

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

G60

Replacement codes

G60.0 — Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathyG60.1 — Refsum's diseaseG60.2 — Neuropathy in association with hereditary ataxiaG60.3 — Idiopathic progressive neuropathyG60.8 — Other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathiesG60.9 — Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified

Common synonyms

Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy

Frequently asked questions

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