G82
⚠ Non-billable
Paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis)
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Nervous System
Code
G82
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.-)
- functional quadriplegia (R53.2)
- hysterical paralysis (F44.4)
Note
- This category is to be used only when the listed conditions are reported without further specification, or are stated to be old or longstanding but of unspecified cause. The category is also for use in multiple coding to identify these conditions resulting from any cause
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code G82?
ICD-10-CM code G82 represents Paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis). 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 G82 billable?
No. G82 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is G82 in?
G82 belongs to the Diseases of the Nervous System chapter (G00–G99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the G82 category
G82.2
Paraplegia
Non-billable
G82.5
Quadriplegia
Non-billable
G82.20
Paraplegia, unspecified
Billable
G82.21
Paraplegia, complete
Billable
G82.22
Paraplegia, incomplete
Billable
G82.50
Quadriplegia, unspecified
Billable
G82.51
Quadriplegia, C1-C4 complete
Billable
G82.52
Quadriplegia, C1-C4 incomplete
Billable
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