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ICD-10 Code G83.9: Paralytic syndrome, unspecified

G83.9 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Paralytic syndrome, 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).

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 paralytic syndrome, 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
G83Other paralytic syndromes
currentG83

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
HCPCS G0255high
CURRENT PERCEPTION THRESHOLD/SENSORY NERVE CONDUCTION TEST, (SNCT) PER LIMB, ANY NERVE
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 96113high
DEVELOPMENTAL TEST ADMINISTRATION (INCLUDING ASSESSMENT OF FINE AND/OR GROSS MOTOR, LANGUAGE, COGNITIVE LEVEL, SOCIAL, MEMORY AND/OR EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS BY STANDARDIZED DEVELOPMENTAL INSTRUMENTS WHEN PERFORMED), BY PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL, WITH INTERPRETATION AND REPORT; EACH ADDITIONAL 30 MINUTES (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR PRIMARY PROCEDURE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 96112high
DEVELOPMENTAL TEST ADMINISTRATION (INCLUDING ASSESSMENT OF FINE AND/OR GROSS MOTOR, LANGUAGE, COGNITIVE LEVEL, SOCIAL, MEMORY AND/OR EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS BY STANDARDIZED DEVELOPMENTAL INSTRUMENTS WHEN PERFORMED), BY PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL, WITH INTERPRETATION AND REPORT; FIRST HOUR
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 92627high
EVALUATION OF AUDITORY FUNCTION FOR SURGICALLY IMPLANTED DEVICE(S) CANDIDACY OR POSTOPERATIVE STATUS OF A SURGICALLY IMPLANTED DEVICE(S); EACH ADDITIONAL 15 MINUTES (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR PRIMARY PROCEDURE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
G83.9

Common synonyms

Paralytic syndrome, unspecifiedParalytic syndrome

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeG83.9
SystemICD10
Display nameParalytic syndrome, 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
PalsyParalysis, paralytic(complete) (incomplete)Paralysis, paralytic(complete) (incomplete)Paralysis, paralytic(complete) (incomplete)Paralysis, paralytic(complete) (incomplete)Paralysis, paralytic(complete) (incomplete)Paralysis, paralytic(complete) (incomplete)Paralysis, paralytic(complete) (incomplete)Paralysis, paralytic(complete) (incomplete)ParesisSyndrome
See also
Paralysis

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