2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G24Dystonia

ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G20-G26›G24

ICD-10-CM G24
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

G24 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for dystonia, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as G24.01, G24.02, G24.09, and G24.1.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
G24
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Dystonia
Short Description
Dystonia
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
G20-G26
Extrapyramidal and movement disorders

Code Classification

ChapterG00–G99Diseases of the nervous system
SectionG20-G26Extrapyramidal and movement disorders
CategoryG24Dystonia
This CodeG24Dystonia

Specific Coding for DystoniaOverview

Non-specific codes like G24 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • G24.0 for Drug induced dystonia

  • Use G24.01 for Drug induced subacute dyskinesia

  • Use G24.02 for Drug induced acute dystonia

  • Use G24.09 for Other drug induced dystonia

  • Use G24.1 for Genetic torsion dystonia

  • Use G24.2 for Idiopathic nonfamilial dystonia

  • Use G24.3 for Spasmodic torticollis

  • Use G24.4 for Idiopathic orofacial dystonia

  • Use G24.5 for Blepharospasm

  • Use G24.8 for Other dystonia

  • Use G24.9 for Dystonia, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to G24: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 6. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

  • dyskinesia

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On G24 itself
  • athetoid cerebral palsy (G80.3)
From Chapter 6 (G00-G99) Diseases of the nervous system applies to 700 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name G24, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming G24: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • R25 Abnormal involuntary movements
    specific movement disorders (G20-G26) names G20-G26, which includes this code

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming G24: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • F98.4 Stereotyped movement disorders
    movement disorders of organic origin (G20-G25) names G20-G25, which includes this code

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Dystonia

    an attitude or posture due to the co-contraction of agonists and antagonist muscles in one region of the body. it most often affects the large axial muscles of the trunk and limb girdles. conditions which feature persistent or recurrent episodes of dystonia as a primary manifestation of disease are referred to as dystonic disorders. (adams et al., principles of neurology, 6th ed, p77)

Patient EducationClinical

Dystonia

Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes involuntary contractions of your muscles. These contractions result in twisting and repetitive movements. Sometimes they are painful.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About G24Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for dystonia?

G24 is the ICD-10-CM category for dystonia, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is G24 (Dystonia) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for dystonia, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for dystonia need a more specific code from this category, such as G24.01, G24.02, and G24.09.