2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G83Other paralytic syndromes

ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G80-G83›G83

ICD-10-CM G83
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

G83 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other paralytic syndromes, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as G83.0, G83.10, G83.11, and G83.12.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
G83
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other paralytic syndromes
Short Description
Other paralytic syndromes
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
CategoryG83Other paralytic syndromes
This CodeG83Other paralytic syndromes

Specific Coding for Other paralytic syndromesOverview

Non-specific codes like G83 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use G83.0 for Diplegia of upper limbs

  • G83.1 for Monoplegia of lower limb

  • Use G83.10 for Monoplegia of lower limb affecting unspecified side

  • Use G83.11 for Monoplegia of lower limb affecting right dominant side

  • Use G83.12 for Monoplegia of lower limb affecting left dominant side

  • Use G83.13 for Monoplegia of lower limb affecting right nondominant side

  • Use G83.14 for Monoplegia of lower limb affecting left nondominant side

  • G83.2 for Monoplegia of upper limb

  • Use G83.20 for Monoplegia of upper limb affecting unspecified side

  • Use G83.21 for Monoplegia of upper limb affecting right dominant side

  • Use G83.22 for Monoplegia of upper limb affecting left dominant side

  • Use G83.23 for Monoplegia of upper limb affecting right nondominant side

  • Use G83.24 for Monoplegia of upper limb affecting left nondominant side

  • G83.3 for Monoplegia, unspecified

  • Use G83.30 for Monoplegia, unspecified affecting unspecified side

  • Use G83.31 for Monoplegia, unspecified affecting right dominant side

  • Use G83.32 for Monoplegia, unspecified affecting left dominant side

  • Use G83.33 for Monoplegia, unspecified affecting right nondominant side

  • Use G83.34 for Monoplegia, unspecified affecting left nondominant side

  • Use G83.4 for Cauda equina syndrome

  • Use G83.5 for Locked-in state

  • G83.8 for Other specified paralytic syndromes

  • Use G83.81 for Brown-Sequard syndrome

  • Use G83.82 for Anterior cord syndrome

  • Use G83.83 for Posterior cord syndrome

  • Use G83.84 for Todd's paralysis (postepileptic)

  • Use G83.89 for Other specified paralytic syndromes

  • Use G83.9 for Paralytic syndrome, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to G83: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 6. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

  • paralysis (complete) (incomplete), except as in G80-G82

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)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

  • 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.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

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.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

Courtesy of MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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 G83Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other paralytic syndromes?

G83 is the ICD-10-CM category for other paralytic syndromes, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is G83 (Other paralytic syndromes) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other paralytic syndromes, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other paralytic syndromes need a more specific code from this category, such as G83.0, G83.10, and G83.11.