2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G80Cerebral palsy

ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G80-G83›G80

ICD-10-CM G80
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

G80 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for cerebral palsy, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as G80.0, G80.1, G80.2, and G80.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
G80
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Cerebral palsy
Chapter
G80-G83
Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes

Code Classification

ChapterG00–G99Diseases of the nervous system
SectionG80-G83Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes
CategoryG80Cerebral palsy
This CodeG80Cerebral palsy

Specific Coding for Cerebral palsyOverview

Non-specific codes like G80 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use G80.0 for Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy

  • Use G80.1 for Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy

  • Use G80.2 for Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy

  • Use G80.3 for Athetoid cerebral palsy

  • Use G80.4 for Ataxic cerebral palsy

  • Use G80.8 for Other cerebral palsy

  • Use G80.9 for Cerebral palsy, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • hereditary spastic paraplegia G11.4

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Cerebral Palsy

    a heterogeneous group of nonprogressive motor disorders caused by chronic brain injuries that originate in the prenatal period, perinatal period, or first few years of life. the four major subtypes are spastic, athetoid, ataxic, and mixed cerebral palsy, with spastic forms being the most common. the motor disorder may range from difficulties with fine motor control to severe spasticity (see muscle spasticity) in all limbs. spastic diplegia (little disease) is the most common subtype, and is characterized by spasticity that is more prominent in the legs than in the arms. pathologically, this condition may be associated with leukomalacia, periventricular. (from dev med child neurol 1998 aug;40(8):520-7)

Patient EducationClinical

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neurologic disorders that cause problems with movement, balance, and posture. The first part of the name, cerebral, means having to do with the brain. The second part, palsy, means weakness or problems with using the muscles.

The full article covers:

  • What is cerebral palsy (CP)?
  • What are the types of cerebral palsy (CP)?
  • What causes cerebral palsy (CP)?
  • Who is more likely to develop cerebral palsy (CP)?
  • What are the signs of cerebral palsy (CP)?
  • How is cerebral palsy (CP) diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for cerebral palsy (CP)?
  • Can cerebral palsy (CP) be prevented?

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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About G80Overview

Is G80 (Cerebral palsy) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for cerebral palsy, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for cerebral palsy need a more specific code from this category, such as G80.0, G80.1, and G80.2.