ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Benedikt's paralysis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Paralysis, paralytic (complete) (incomplete) › Benedikt's”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Benedikt's paralysis
The ICD-10-CM code for Benedikt's paralysis is G46.3 (Brain stem stroke syndrome).
Within G46 (vascular syndromes of brain in cerebrovascular diseases), G46.3 is specifically for brain stem stroke syndrome. Related codes cover middle cerebral artery syndrome (G46.0), anterior cerebral artery syndrome (G46.1), posterior cerebral artery syndrome (G46.2), cerebellar stroke syndrome (G46.4), pure motor lacunar syndrome (G46.5), pure sensory lacunar syndrome (G46.6), other lacunar syndromes (G46.7) and other vascular syndromes of brain in cerebrovascular diseases (G46.8).
Code first: underlying cerebrovascular disease (I60-I69).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Common questions about Benedikt's paralysis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Benedikt's paralysis?
- G46.3 — Brain stem stroke syndrome.
Is G46.3 billable?
- Yes. G46.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can G46.3 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict G46.3 as a principal diagnosis.
Is G46.3 a CC or MCC?
- No. G46.3 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.