2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G47.53Recurrent isolated sleep paralysis

ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G40-G47›G47

ICD-10-CM G47.53
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

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). Coders also document this condition as daytime somnolence. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Sleep wake disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
G47.53
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Recurrent isolated sleep paralysis
Short Description
Recurrent isolated sleep paralysis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
G47.5
Parasomnia

Code Classification

ChapterG00–G99Diseases of the nervous system
SectionG40-G47Episodic and paroxysmal disorders
CategoryG47Sleep disorders
This CodeG47.53Recurrent isolated sleep paralysis

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

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

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

    • Paralysis, paralytic(complete) (incomplete)
      • recurrent isolated sleep
    • Paralysis, paralytic(complete) (incomplete)
      • sleep, recurrent isolated

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR NVS016
Sleep wake disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

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?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert G47.53 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
327.43 Recurrnt sleep paralysis
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

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 G47.53Overview

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 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.

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.