ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for diplegia
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Diplegia (upper limbs)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding diplegia
The ICD-10-CM code for diplegia is G83.0 (Diplegia of upper limbs). The official index lists 4 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on G83.0.
Within G83 (other paralytic syndromes), G83.0 is specifically for diplegia of upper limbs. Related codes cover monoplegia of lower limb (G83.1), monoplegia of upper limb (G83.2), monoplegia, unspecified (G83.3), cauda equina syndrome (G83.4), Locked-in state (G83.5), other specified paralytic syndromes (G83.8) and paralytic syndrome, unspecified (G83.9).
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 052 (Spinal Disorders and Injuries with CC/MCC, relative weight 1.7837) and DRG 053 (Spinal Disorders and Injuries without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.9728), 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 diplegia codes (official index)
Common questions about diplegia ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for diplegia?
- G83.0 — Diplegia of upper limbs. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: G80.8, G51.0, G82.20, G80.1.
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital diplegia?
- G80.8 — Other cerebral palsy.
What is the ICD-10 code for facial diplegia?
- G51.0 — Bell's palsy.
What is the ICD-10 code for lower limbs diplegia?
- G82.20 — Paraplegia, unspecified.
What is the ICD-10 code for spastic diplegia?
- G80.1 — Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
Is G83.0 billable?
- Yes. G83.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can G83.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict G83.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is G83.0 a CC or MCC?
- G83.0 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.