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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for lower limb monoplegia

G83.1

Monoplegia of lower limb

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Monoplegia › lower limb”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding lower limb monoplegia

The ICD-10-CM code for lower limb monoplegia is G83.1 (Monoplegia of lower limb).

Within G83 (other paralytic syndromes), G83.1 is specifically for monoplegia of lower limb. Related codes cover diplegia of upper limbs (G83.0), 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).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: G83.10 (affecting unspecified side), G83.11 (affecting right dominant side), G83.12 (affecting left dominant side), G83.13 (affecting right nondominant side) and G83.14 (affecting left nondominant side).

Don't report G83.1 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: monoplegia of lower limbs due to sequela of cerebrovascular disease (I69.04-, I69.14-, I69.24-, I69.34-, I69.84-, I69.94-).

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for G83.1)

Common questions about lower limb monoplegia ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for lower limb monoplegia?

G83.1 — Monoplegia of lower limb (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is G83.1 billable?

No. G83.1 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.