2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G47.53Recurrent isolated sleep paralysis
ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G40-G47›G47
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
G47.53 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for recurrent isolated sleep paralysis. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 11 through 13, 91 through 93. Coders also document this condition as daytime somnolence. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Sleep wake disorders.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Daytime somnolence
- Excessive daytime sleepiness with sleep paralysis
- Excessive somnolence
- Recurrent isolated sleep paralysis
- Sleep paralysis
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
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Clinical ClassificationClinical
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Clinical InformationClinical
Sleep Paralysis
a common condition characterized by transient partial or total paralysis of skeletal muscles and areflexia that occurs upon awakening from sleep or less often while falling asleep. stimuli such as touch or sound may terminate the episode, which usually has a duration of seconds to minutes. this condition may occur in normal subjects or be associated with narcolepsy; cataplexy; and hypnagogic hallucinations. the pathophysiology of this condition is closely related to the normal hypotonia that occur during rem sleep. (from adv neurol 1995;67:245-271)Sleep Paralysis
temporary inability to speak or move while waking up or falling asleep.
Patient EducationClinical
Sleep Disorders
Sleep is a complex biological process. While you are sleeping, you are unconscious, but your brain and body functions are still active. They are doing a number of important jobs that help you stay healthy and function at your best. So when you don't get enough quality sleep, it does more than just make you feel tired.
The full article covers:
- What is sleep?
- What are sleep disorders?
- What causes sleep disorders?
- What are the symptoms of sleep disorders?
- How are sleep disorders diagnosed?
- What are the treatments for sleep disorders?
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Convert G47.53 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About G47.53Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for recurrent isolated sleep paralysis?
The ICD-10-CM code for recurrent isolated sleep paralysis is G47.53 (sometimes written as G4753). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Is G47.53 (Parasomnia) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report recurrent isolated sleep paralysis on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does G47.53 group to?
When recurrent isolated sleep paralysis is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 11, 12, 13, 91, 92, 93, with relative weights from 0.7963 to 5.4541 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of G47.53?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, recurrent isolated sleep paralysis converts to ICD-9-CM 327.43 (recurrnt sleep paralysis). The mapping is a direct match.
