ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for quadriplegia
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Quadriplegia”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding quadriplegia
The ICD-10-CM code for quadriplegia is G82.50 (Quadriplegia, unspecified). The official index lists 9 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on G82.50.
Within G82.5, choose G82.50 (unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: C1-C4 complete (G82.51), C1-C4 incomplete (G82.52), C5-C7 complete (G82.53) and C5-C7 incomplete (G82.54).
As a secondary diagnosis it is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the highest-paying "with MCC" 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 quadriplegia codes (official index)
- complete
- C1-C4 level G82.51 — Quadriplegia, C1-C4 complete
- C5-C7 level G82.53 — Quadriplegia, C5-C7 complete
- congenital (cerebral) (spinal) G80.8 — Other cerebral palsy
- spastic G80.0 — Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
- embolic (current episode) I63.4 — Cerebral infarction due to embolism of cerebral arteries
- functional R53.2 — Functional quadriplegia
- incomplete
- C1-C4 level G82.52 — Quadriplegia, C1-C4 incomplete
- C5-C7 level G82.54 — Quadriplegia, C5-C7 incomplete
- thrombotic (current episode) I63.3 — Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of cerebral arteries
- traumatic -- code to injury with seventh character S
- current episode
Common questions about quadriplegia ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for quadriplegia?
- G82.50 — Quadriplegia, unspecified. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: G82.51, G82.53, G80.8, G80.0 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital quadriplegia?
- G80.8 — Other cerebral palsy.
What is the ICD-10 code for embolic quadriplegia?
- I63.4 — Cerebral infarction due to embolism of cerebral arteries (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for functional quadriplegia?
- R53.2 — Functional quadriplegia.
What is the ICD-10 code for thrombotic quadriplegia?
- I63.3 — Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of cerebral arteries (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is G82.50 billable?
- Yes. G82.50 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can G82.50 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict G82.50 as a principal diagnosis.
Is G82.50 a CC or MCC?
- G82.50 is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.