Is ICD-10-CM code G81 billable?

No, G81 (Hemiplegia and hemiparesis) 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 G81 belong to?

G81 belongs to Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: G00–G99 (Diseases of the Nervous System).

G81Non-billable

Hemiplegia and hemiparesis

Diseases of the Nervous System·Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes (G80-G83)·category·FY 2026

Use a more specific code (0 billable, 3 non-billable)

G81.0Flaccid hemiplegiahas subcodes G81.1Spastic hemiplegiahas subcodes G81.9Hemiplegia, unspecifiedhas subcodes

CH6 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

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)

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

congenital cerebral palsy (G80.-)
hemiplegia and hemiparesis due to sequela of cerebrovascular disease (I69.05-, I69.15-, I69.25-, I69.35-, I69.85-, I69.95-)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH6Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)

G80-G83Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes (G80-G83)

G81Hemiplegia and hemiparesisNot billable

G81.0Flaccid hemiplegiaSubcodes

G81.1Spastic hemiplegiaSubcodes

G81.9Hemiplegia, unspecifiedSubcodes

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.