G81
⚠ Non-billable
Hemiplegia and hemiparesis
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Nervous System
Code
G81
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Nervous System
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Excludes1 — never code together
- 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-)
Note
- 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?
ICD-10-CM code G81 represents Hemiplegia and hemiparesis. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Diseases of the Nervous System chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is G81 billable?
No. G81 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is G81 in?
G81 belongs to the Diseases of the Nervous System chapter (G00–G99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the G81 category
G81.0
Flaccid hemiplegia
Non-billable
G81.1
Spastic hemiplegia
Non-billable
G81.9
Hemiplegia, unspecified
Non-billable
G81.00
Flaccid hemiplegia affecting unspecified side
Billable
G81.01
Flaccid hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
Billable
G81.02
Flaccid hemiplegia affecting left dominant side
Billable
G81.03
Flaccid hemiplegia affecting right nondominant side
Billable
G81.04
Flaccid hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
Billable
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