Cerebral palsy (G80) ICD-10-CM
The G80 code range covers cerebral palsy with 8 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 7 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
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.
- hereditary spastic paraplegia G11.4
Codes in the G80 Range 8 codes · 7 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the G80 range.
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)
Talipes Cavus
A foot deformity in which the arch of the foot is high and often the heel adducted.
About the G80 Code Range
ICD-10 code G80 identifies cerebral palsy and its specific types, including spastic, athetoid, and ataxic forms. These codes are used to accurately classify different neurological movement disorders present from birth or early childhood.
Cerebral palsy is categorized under codes such as G80.0 for spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, also referenced by terms like spastic tetraplegia and tetraparesis. Code G80.1 covers spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, known alternatively as spastic diplegia or bilateral cerebral palsy. The hemiplegic type is under G80.2, while G80.3 includes athetoid cerebral palsy, also called dyskinetic or dystonic cerebral palsy. Ataxic cerebral palsy, or cerebral ataxia, falls under G80.4. Other less common or mixed cerebral palsy forms are specified by G80.8, and G80.9 indicates unspecified cerebral palsy. These distinctions help guide medical coding and diagnosis based on symptoms like limb weakness, muscle tone abnormalities, and coordination issues, making the "ICD-10 code for cerebral palsy" critical for precise documentation and care planning.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the G80 range?
Of the 8 codes in this range, 7 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the G80 range classify?
The range classifies cerebral palsy. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
