What does ICD-10 code G47.63 mean?

ICD-10 code G47.63 is the standardized code used for sleep related bruxism in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code G47.63 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code G47.63 when recording sleep related bruxism in a standardized format.

Does ICD-10 code G47.63 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

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ICD-10 Code G47.63: Sleep related bruxism

Name: ICD-10 Code G47.63: Sleep related bruxism
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:07:08.211Z

G47.63 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Sleep related bruxism 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 21 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 sleep related bruxism 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

G40-G47Episodic and paroxysmal disorders

Official coding notes

Excludes1 (do not code together)

psychogenic bruxism (F45.8)

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

Sibling codes

G47.61Periodic limb movement disorderbillable G47.62Sleep related leg crampsbillable G47.69Other sleep related movement disordersbillable

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Sleep related bruxism

Frequently asked questions

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