G60.8: Other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies

G60.8, other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 17 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 27 HCPCS Level II codes, including G0127 (Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number), G0451 (Development testing, with interpretation and report, per…), J1569 (Injection, immune globulin, (gammagard liquid/gammagard…). The articles come from 7 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.

HCPCS Level II codes with G60.8 as a covered diagnosis

CodeDescriptionMedicare coverageDMEPOS fee 2026 (state range)Articles listing it
G0127Trimming of dystrophic nails, any numberSpecial coverage instructions apply—7
G0451Development testing, with interpretation and report, per standardized instrument formCarrier judgment—1
J1569Injection, immune globulin, (gammagard liquid/gammagard liquid erc), 500 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J1561Injection, immune globulin, (gamunex-c/gammaked), non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J1459Injection, immune globulin (privigen), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mgCarrier judgment—1
J1576Injection, immune globulin (panzyga), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J1557Injection, immune globulin, (gammaplex), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mgCarrier judgment—1
J1556Injection, immune globulin (bivigam), 500 mgCarrier judgment—1
J1568Injection, immune globulin, (octagam), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mgCarrier judgment—1
J1566Injection, immune globulin, intravenous, lyophilized (e.g., powder), not otherwise specified, 500 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J1554Injection, immune globulin (asceniv), 500 mgCarrier judgment—1
J1599Injection, immune globulin, intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), not otherwise specified, 500 mgCarrier judgment—1
J1577Injection, immune globulin (qivigy), 100 mgCarrier judgment—1
J9312Injection, rituximab, 10 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
Q5123Injection, rituximab-arrx, biosimilar, (riabni), 10 mgCarrier judgment—1
Q5119Injection, rituximab-pvvr, biosimilar, (ruxience), 10 mgCarrier judgment—1
Q5115Injection, rituximab-abbs, biosimilar, (truxima), 10 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J9311Injection, rituximab 10 mg and hyaluronidaseSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J3590Unclassified biologicsCarrier judgment—1
G0283Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of careCarrier judgment—2
G0152Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0158Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist assistant in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0160Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist, in the home health setting, in the establishment or delivery of a safe and effective occupational therapy maintenance program, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G2169Services performed by an occupational therapist assistant in the home health setting in the delivery of a safe and effective occupational therapy maintenance program, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0281Electrical stimulation, (unattended), to one or more areas, for chronic stage iii and stage iv pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and venous stasis ulcers not demonstrating measurable signs of healing after 30 days of conventional care, as part of a therapy plan of careCarrier judgment—1

2 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.

Medicare policy articles listing G60.8

2 more articles list G60.8.

A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.

Other G60 diagnoses (Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy)

Frequently asked questions

Does Medicare cover G60.8 (Other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies)?

Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 17 Medicare billing and coding articles list G60.8 as a covered diagnosis for 27 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.

Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 G60.8?

The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are G0127 (Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number, 7 articles); G0451 (Development testing, with interpretation and report, per…, 1 article); J1569 (Injection, immune globulin, (gammagard liquid/gammagard…, 1 article); J1561 (Injection, immune globulin, (gamunex-c/gammaked)…, 1 article); J1459 (Injection, immune globulin (privigen), intravenous…, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.

Which Medicare policy articles list G60.8?

A52866 (Billing and Coding: Speech-Language Pathology); A57759 (Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care and Debridement of Nails); A59105 (Billing and Coding: Off-Label Use of Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG)), and 14 more articles.

What is ICD-10-CM code G60.8?

G60.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies, in category G60 (Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy), chapter 6: Diseases of the nervous system.

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Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.

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