ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for atrophic diffuse progressive palsy
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Palsy › atrophic diffuse (progressive)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding atrophic diffuse progressive palsy
The ICD-10-CM code for atrophic diffuse progressive palsy is G12.22 (Progressive bulbar palsy).
Within G12.2 (motor neuron disease), G12.22 is specifically for progressive bulbar palsy. Related codes cover unspecified (G12.20), Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (G12.21), primary lateral sclerosis (G12.23), familial motor neuron disease (G12.24), progressive spinal muscle atrophy (G12.25) and other motor neuron disease (G12.29).
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
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.
Common questions about atrophic diffuse progressive palsy ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for atrophic diffuse progressive palsy?
- G12.22 — Progressive bulbar palsy.
Is G12.22 billable?
- Yes. G12.22 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can G12.22 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict G12.22 as a principal diagnosis.
Is G12.22 a CC or MCC?
- G12.22 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.