ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for spinal cord paralysis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Paralysis, paralytic (complete) (incomplete) › spinal (cord)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding spinal cord paralysis
The ICD-10-CM code for spinal cord paralysis is G83.9 (Paralytic syndrome, unspecified). The official index lists 7 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on G83.9.
Within G83, choose G83.9 (Paralytic syndrome, unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: diplegia of upper limbs (G83.0), 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) and other specified paralytic syndromes (G83.8).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 091 (Other Disorders of Nervous System with MCC, relative weight 1.7046), DRG 092 (Other Disorders of Nervous System with CC, relative weight 1.0239) and DRG 093 (Other Disorders of Nervous System without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.7783), 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 spinal cord paralysis codes (official index)
- accessory nerve G52.8 — Disorders of other specified cranial nerves
- acute
- ascending acute G61.0 — Guillain-Barre syndrome
- atrophic (acute)
- spastic, syphilitic A52.17 — General paresis
- congenital NEC
- infantile
- hereditary G95.89 — Other specified diseases of spinal cord
- progressive G12.21 — Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- muscle G12.25 — Progressive spinal muscle atrophy
- sequelae NEC G83.89 — Other specified paralytic syndromes
Common questions about spinal cord paralysis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for spinal cord paralysis?
- G83.9 — Paralytic syndrome, unspecified. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: G52.8, G61.0, A52.17, G95.89 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for accessory nerve spinal cord paralysis?
- G52.8 — Disorders of other specified cranial nerves.
What is the ICD-10 code for ascending acute spinal cord paralysis?
- G61.0 — Guillain-Barre syndrome.
What is the ICD-10 code for hereditary spinal cord paralysis?
- G95.89 — Other specified diseases of spinal cord.
What is the ICD-10 code for progressive spinal cord paralysis?
- G12.21 — Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
What is the ICD-10 code for sequelae nec spinal cord paralysis?
- G83.89 — Other specified paralytic syndromes.
Is G83.9 billable?
- Yes. G83.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can G83.9 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict G83.9 as a principal diagnosis.
Is G83.9 a CC or MCC?
- No. G83.9 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.