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ICD-10 Code G11.11: Friedreich ataxia

G11.11 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Friedreich ataxia in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99).

When is it used?

  • May be used when a clinician documents friedreich ataxia in a patient's medical record.
  • May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
  • This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

What it does not mean

  • A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
  • A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.

Code hierarchy

chapter
6Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
block
G10-G14Systemic atrophies primarily affecting the central nervous system
category
G11Hereditary ataxia
category
G11.1Early-onset cerebellar ataxia
currentG11.1

Official coding notes

Inclusion terms
  • Autosomal recessive Friedreich ataxia
  • Friedreich ataxia with retained reflexes

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Related specialists

NeurologistGeneral Physician

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Friedreich ataxia

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeG11.11
SystemICD10
Display nameFriedreich ataxia
ChapterDiseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
BlockSystemic atrophies primarily affecting the central nervous system

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

Index terms

Matched terms
Ataxia, ataxy, ataxicAtaxia, ataxy, ataxicAtaxia, ataxy, ataxicAtaxia, ataxy, ataxicCardiomyopathy(familial) (idiopathic)Disease, diseasedFriedreich'sFriedreich'sFriedreich'sMyocardiopathy(congestive) (constrictive) (familial) (hypertrophic nonobstructive) (idiopathic) (infiltrative) (obstructive) (primary) (restrictive) (sporadic)Sclerosis, scleroticSclerosis, sclerotic

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