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2025 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G82

Paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis)

ICD-10-CM Code:
G82
ICD-10 Code for:
Paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis)
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G82 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis). The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis)

Non-specific codes like G82 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis):

  • G82.2 for Paraplegia - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use G82.20 for Paraplegia, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use G82.21 for Paraplegia, complete - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use G82.22 for Paraplegia, incomplete - BILLABLE CODE

  • G82.5 for Quadriplegia - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use G82.50 for Quadriplegia, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use G82.51 for Quadriplegia, C1-C4 complete - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use G82.52 for Quadriplegia, C1-C4 incomplete - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use G82.53 for Quadriplegia, C5-C7 complete - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use G82.54 for Quadriplegia, C5-C7 incomplete - BILLABLE CODE

Code Classification

  • Diseases of the nervous system
    G00–G99
    • Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes
      G80-G83
      • Paraplegia and quadriplegia (quadriparesis) (G82)
        paraparesis

Clinical Information

  • Paraparesis, Tropical Spastic

    a subacute paralytic myeloneuropathy occurring endemically in tropical areas such as the caribbean, colombia, india, and africa, as well as in the southwestern region of japan; associated with infection by human t-cell leukemia virus i. clinical manifestations include a slowly progressive spastic weakness of the legs, increased reflexes, babinski signs, incontinence, and loss of vibratory and position sensation. on pathologic examination inflammatory, demyelination, and necrotic lesions may be found in the spinal cord. (adams et al., principles of neurology, 6th ed, p1239)

  • Paraplegia

    severe or complete loss of motor function in the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk. this condition is most often associated with spinal cord diseases, although brain diseases; peripheral nervous system diseases; neuromuscular diseases; and muscular diseases may also cause bilateral leg weakness.

  • Spastic Paraplegia, Hereditary

    a group of inherited diseases that share similar phenotypes but are genetically diverse. different genetic loci for autosomal recessive, autosomal dominant, and x-linked forms of hereditary spastic paraplegia have been identified. clinically, patients present with slowly progressive distal limb weakness and lower extremity spasticity. peripheral sensory neurons may be affected in the later stages of the disease. (j neurol neurosurg psychiatry 1998 jan;64(1):61-6; curr opin neurol 1997 aug;10(4):313-8)

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • congenital cerebral palsy G80
  • functional quadriplegia R53.2
  • hysterical paralysis F44.4

  • This category is to be used only when the listed conditions are reported without further specification, or are stated to be old or longstanding but of unspecified cause. The category is also for use in multiple coding to identify these conditions resulting from any cause

Patient Education


Paralysis

Paralysis is the loss of muscle function in part of your body. It happens when something goes wrong with the way messages pass between your brain and muscles. Paralysis can be complete or partial. It can occur on one or both sides of your body. It can also occur in just one area, or it can be widespread. Paralysis of the lower half of your body, including both legs, is called paraplegia. Paralysis of the arms and legs is quadriplegia.

Most paralysis is due to strokes or injuries such as spinal cord injury or a broken neck. Other causes of paralysis include:

  • Nerve diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • Autoimmune diseases such as Guillain-Barre syndrome
  • Bell's palsy, which affects muscles in the face

Polio used to be a cause of paralysis, but polio no longer occurs in the U.S.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.