ICD10BillableValid for clinical use

ICD-10 Code G80.9: Cerebral palsy, unspecified

G80.9 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Cerebral palsy, unspecified 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 cerebral palsy, unspecified 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
G80-G83Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes
category
G80Cerebral palsy
currentG80

Official coding notes

Inclusion terms
  • Cerebral palsy NOS

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

Coverage-related procedures and services

CPT 97551high
CAREGIVER TRAINING IN STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES TO FACILITATE THE PATIENT'S FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE IN THE HOME OR COMMUNITY (EG, ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING [ADLS], INSTRUMENTAL ADLS [IADLS], TRANSFERS, MOBILITY, COMMUNICATION, SWALLOWING, FEEDING, PROBLEM SOLVING, SAFETY PRACTICES) (WITHOUT THE PATIENT PRESENT), FACE TO FACE; EACH ADDITIONAL 15 MINUTES (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR PRIMARY SERVICE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 97550high
CAREGIVER TRAINING IN STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES TO FACILITATE THE PATIENT'S FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE IN THE HOME OR COMMUNITY (EG, ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING [ADLS], INSTRUMENTAL ADLS [IADLS], TRANSFERS, MOBILITY, COMMUNICATION, SWALLOWING, FEEDING, PROBLEM SOLVING, SAFETY PRACTICES) (WITHOUT THE PATIENT PRESENT), FACE TO FACE; INITIAL 30 MINUTES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 97535high
SELF-CARE/HOME MANAGEMENT TRAINING (EG, ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADL) AND COMPENSATORY TRAINING, MEAL PREPARATION, SAFETY PROCEDURES, AND INSTRUCTIONS IN USE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES/ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT) DIRECT ONE-ON-ONE CONTACT, EACH 15 MINUTES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 97533high
SENSORY INTEGRATIVE TECHNIQUES TO ENHANCE SENSORY PROCESSING AND PROMOTE ADAPTIVE RESPONSES TO ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS, DIRECT (ONE-ON-ONE) PATIENT CONTACT, EACH 15 MINUTES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 92610high
EVALUATION OF ORAL AND PHARYNGEAL SWALLOWING FUNCTION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 96125high
STANDARDIZED COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE TESTING (EG, ROSS INFORMATION PROCESSING ASSESSMENT) PER HOUR OF A QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL'S TIME, BOTH FACE-TO-FACE TIME ADMINISTERING TESTS TO THE PATIENT AND TIME INTERPRETING THESE TEST RESULTS AND PREPARING THE REPORT
Source: CMS coverage guidance

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
G80.9

Common synonyms

Cerebral palsy, unspecifiedCerebral palsy

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeG80.9
SystemICD10
Display nameCerebral palsy, unspecified
ChapterDiseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
BlockCerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

Index terms

Matched terms
Clark's paralysisDamageLittle's diseasePalsyParalysis, paralytic(complete) (incomplete)

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