Is ICD-10-CM code G24 billable?

No, G24 (Dystonia) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code G24 belong to?

G24 belongs to Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: G00–G99 (Diseases of the Nervous System).

G24Not billable, use a more specific code below

Dystonia

In Extrapyramidal and movement disorders (G20-G26), chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System

10 billable codes under G24: 4 are a CC; none map to an HCC.A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment.

Instructional notes

Includes: conditions that are coded here

dyskinesia

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

athetoid cerebral palsy (G80.3)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers default dominant or nondominant side for hemiplegia and monoplegia, and use and sequencing of G89 pain codes, including postoperative, chronic, and neoplasm-related pain.

Dominant/nondominant side (page 45)
Pain - Category G89 (page 45)

Read Section I.C.6 (page 45)

All codes under G24

G24 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

G24 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under G24 group to these 7 MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

DRG 091 Other Disorders of Nervous System with MCC (8 of 10 codes)
DRG 092 Other Disorders of Nervous System with CC (8 of 10 codes)
DRG 093 Other Disorders of Nervous System without CC/MCC (8 of 10 codes)
DRG 056 Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with MCC (1 of 10 codes)
DRG 057 Degenerative Nervous System Disorders without MCC (1 of 10 codes)
DRG 124 Other Disorders of the Eye with MCC or Thrombolytic Agent (1 of 10 codes)
DRG 125 Other Disorders of the Eye without MCC (1 of 10 codes)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Dystonia

Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes involuntary contractions of your muscles. These contractions result in twisting and repetitive movements. Sometimes they are painful.

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.