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ICD-10 Code G83.4: Cauda equina syndrome
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 cauda equina syndrome 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
- Neurogenic bladder due to cauda equina syndrome
Excludes1 (do not code together)
- cord bladder NOS (G95.89)
- neurogenic bladder NOS (N31.9)
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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Mapped diagnoses and classifications
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Cauda equina compression due to inflammatory disorder
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
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Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
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Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
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Cauda equina syndrome due to infection
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
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Cauda equina syndrome due to spinal stenosis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
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Cauda equina syndrome due to vascular disorder
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
G83.4
Common synonyms
Cauda equina syndrome
Frequently asked questions
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