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ICD-10 Code G83.0: Diplegia of upper limbs
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 diplegia of upper limbs 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
G83Other paralytic syndromes
currentG83
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Diplegia (upper)
- Paralysis of both upper limbs
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
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Coverage-related procedures and services
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 6481005high
Diplegia
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 54099005high
Diplegia of upper limbs
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 723156000high
Flaccid diplegia of upper limbs
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 281411007high
Spastic diplegia
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 723157009high
Spastic diplegia of upper limbs
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
G83.0
Common synonyms
Diplegia of upper limbs
Frequently asked questions
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