Is ICD-10-CM code G83 billable?

No, G83 (Other paralytic syndromes) 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 G83 belong to?

G83 belongs to Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: G00–G99 (Diseases of the Nervous System).

G83

Non-Billable

ChapterG00–G99

Rankcategory

Description

Other paralytic syndromes

About ICD-10-CM code G83

Other paralytic syndromes is classified in ICD-10-CM as code G83, part of G00-G99 Diseases of the Nervous System, within Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes (G80-G83). Its status is non-billable, meaning reporting it requires a deeper, more specific code.

Use a more specific code (4 billable, 4 non-billable)

G83.0Diplegia of upper limbs G83.1Monoplegia of lower limbhas subcodes G83.2Monoplegia of upper limbhas subcodes G83.3Monoplegia, unspecifiedhas subcodes G83.4Cauda equina syndrome G83.5Locked-in state G83.8Other specified paralytic syndromeshas subcodes G83.9Paralytic syndrome, unspecified

Metadata & Insights

•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99).

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

Includes

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

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH6Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)

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

G83Other paralytic syndromesNot billable

G83.0Diplegia of upper limbsBillable

G83.1Monoplegia of lower limbSubcodes

G83.2Monoplegia of upper limbSubcodes

G83.3Monoplegia, unspecifiedSubcodes

G83.4Cauda equina syndromeBillable

G83.5Locked-in stateBillable

G83.8Other specified paralytic syndromesSubcodes

G83.9Paralytic syndrome, unspecifiedBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to G83:

chapterCH6

Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)

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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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