ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for akathisia
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Akathisia (drug-induced) (treatment-induced)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding akathisia
The ICD-10-CM code for akathisia is G25.71 (Drug induced akathisia). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on G25.71.
Within G25.7 (other and unspecified drug induced movement disorders), G25.71 is specifically for drug induced akathisia. Related codes cover drug induced movement disorder, unspecified (G25.70) and other drug induced movement disorders (G25.79).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 056 (Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with MCC, relative weight 2.2655) and DRG 057 (Degenerative Nervous System Disorders without MCC, relative weight 1.2838), in MDC 01 (Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
More specific akathisia codes (official index)
Common questions about akathisia ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for akathisia?
- G25.71 — Drug induced akathisia. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: G25.71, G25.71.
What is the ICD-10 code for neuroleptic induced akathisia?
- G25.71 — Drug induced akathisia.
What is the ICD-10 code for tardive akathisia?
- G25.71 — Drug induced akathisia.
Is G25.71 billable?
- Yes. G25.71 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can G25.71 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict G25.71 as a principal diagnosis.
Is G25.71 a CC or MCC?
- No. G25.71 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.