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G81

Non-billable

Hemiplegia and hemiparesis

G81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Hemiplegia and hemiparesis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as G81.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
G00-G99
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system

Excludes1 — not coded here

Notes

  • •This category is to be used only when hemiplegia (complete)(incomplete) is reported without further specification, or is stated to be old or longstanding but of unspecified cause. The category is also for use in multiple coding to identify these types of hemiplegia resulting from any cause.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G81?
G81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Hemiplegia and hemiparesis". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
Is G81 a billable code?
No — G81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as G81.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of G81?
G81 has 3 more specific child codes, including G81.0, G81.1, G81.9.
What is excluded from G81?
Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital cerebral palsy (G80.-); hemiplegia and hemiparesis due to sequela of cerebrovascular disease (I69.05-, I69.15-, I69.25-, I69.35-, I69.85-, I69.95-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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