2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D86.82Multiple cranial nerve palsies in sarcoidosis

ICD-10-CM Codes›D50–D89›D80-D89›D86

ICD-10-CM D86.82
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

D86.82 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for multiple cranial nerve palsies in sarcoidosis. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 196 through 198. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Immunity disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
D86.82
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Multiple cranial nerve palsies in sarcoidosis
Short Description
Multiple cranial nerve palsies in sarcoidosis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
D86.8
Sarcoidosis of other sites

Code Classification

ChapterD50–D89Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
SectionD80-D89Certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
CategoryD86Sarcoidosis
This CodeD86.82Multiple cranial nerve palsies in sarcoidosis

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Multiple cranial nerve palsies in sarcoidosis

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Palsy
      • cranial nerve
        • multiple
          • in
            • sarcoidosis
    • Sarcoidosis
      • with
        • cranial nerve palsies

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR BLD008
Immunity disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Nerves are like wires that carry messages back and forth between your brain and your body. Your peripheral nerves branch off from your brain and spinal cord and connect to all parts of your body, including your muscles and organs.

The full article covers:

  • What are peripheral nerves?
  • What are peripheral nerve disorders?
  • What causes peripheral nerve disorders?
  • What are the symptoms of peripheral nerve disorders?
  • How are peripheral nerve disorders diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for peripheral nerve disorders?
  • Can peripheral nerve disorders be prevented?

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Convert D86.82 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
135 Sarcoidosis
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About D86.82Overview

Is D86.82 (Sarcoidosis of other sites) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report multiple cranial nerve palsies in sarcoidosis on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does D86.82 group to?

When multiple cranial nerve palsies in sarcoidosis is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 196, 197, 198, with relative weights from 0.7162 to 1.8872 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of D86.82?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, multiple cranial nerve palsies in sarcoidosis converts to ICD-9-CM 135 (sarcoidosis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.