2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G82Paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis)
G82 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis), so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as G82.20, G82.21, G82.22, and G82.50.
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Specific Coding for Paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis)Overview
Non-specific codes like G82 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
G82.2 for Paraplegia
Use G82.20 for Paraplegia, unspecified
Use G82.21 for Paraplegia, complete
Use G82.22 for Paraplegia, incomplete
G82.5 for Quadriplegia
Use G82.50 for Quadriplegia, unspecified
Use G82.51 for Quadriplegia, C1-C4 complete
Use G82.52 for Quadriplegia, C1-C4 incomplete
Use G82.53 for Quadriplegia, C5-C7 complete
Use G82.54 for Quadriplegia, C5-C7 incomplete
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Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 1 Excludes
- 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
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.
Clinical InformationClinical
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)
Patient EducationClinical
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.
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Questions About G82Overview
Is G82 (Paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis)) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis), and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis) need a more specific code from this category, such as G82.20, G82.21, and G82.22.
