ICD10
ICD-10 Code G24.0: Drug induced dystonia
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. 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 drug induced dystonia in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.
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.
- This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.
Code hierarchy
chapter
6Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
block
G20-G26Extrapyramidal and movement disorders
category
G24Dystonia
currentG24
Official coding notes
Applicable to
- code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Use additional code
- code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Where you may see this code
You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.
Related specialists
NeurologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
Sibling codes
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 83465002high
Acute dystonia caused by antipsychotic medication
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 230316009high
Drug-induced acute dystonia
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 102448004high
Drug-induced dyskinesia
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 93433003high
Drug-induced dyskinesia, acute onset
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 230315008high
Drug-induced dystonia
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 300993007high
Drug-induced orofacial dyskinesia
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.
Legacy codes
G24.0
Replacement codes
G24.01 — Drug induced subacute dyskinesiaG24.02 — Drug induced acute dystoniaG24.09 — Other drug induced dystonia
Common synonyms
Drug induced dystonia
Frequently asked questions
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