2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G80Cerebral palsy

ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G80-G83›G80

ICD-10-CM G80
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

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
Short Description
Cerebral palsy
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
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

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to G80: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 6. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • hereditary spastic paraplegia (G11.4)

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.

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 G80, its category, or a range that includes it.

Includes 1

These notes mention G80.

  • G83 Other paralytic syndromes
    paralysis (complete) (incomplete), except as in G80-G82

Excludes1 2

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming G80: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • G81 Hemiplegia and hemiparesis
    congenital cerebral palsy (G80.-)
  • G82 Paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis)
    congenital cerebral palsy (G80.-)

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming G80: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • G11 Hereditary ataxia
    cerebral palsy (G80.-)

Use Additional Code 1

These codes say to use an additional code from the note, and G80 is one of the codes named.

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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About G80Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for cerebral palsy?

G80 is the ICD-10-CM category for cerebral palsy, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

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.

Can G80 be reported with G11.4?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on G80 lists "hereditary spastic paraplegia (G11.4)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).