G83
Header — not billableOther paralytic syndromes
The ICD-10 code for other paralytic syndromes is G83.
G83 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 8 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under G83
- G83.0Diplegia of upper limbs
- G83.1Monoplegia of lower limbnon-billable header
- G83.2Monoplegia of upper limbnon-billable header
- G83.3Monoplegia, unspecifiednon-billable header
- G83.4Cauda equina syndrome
- G83.5Locked-in state
- G83.8Other specified paralytic syndromesnon-billable header
- G83.9Paralytic syndrome, unspecified
Related codes in this category
- G80Cerebral palsynon-billable header
- G81Hemiplegia and hemiparesisnon-billable header
- G82Paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis)non-billable header
- G83Other paralytic syndromesnon-billable header