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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for upper limb monoplegia

G83.2

Monoplegia of upper limb

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding upper limb monoplegia

The ICD-10-CM code for upper limb monoplegia is G83.2 (Monoplegia of upper limb).

Within G83 (other paralytic syndromes), G83.2 is specifically for monoplegia of upper limb. Related codes cover diplegia of upper limbs (G83.0), monoplegia of lower limb (G83.1), 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: G83.20 (affecting unspecified side), G83.21 (affecting right dominant side), G83.22 (affecting left dominant side), G83.23 (affecting right nondominant side) and G83.24 (affecting left nondominant side).

Don't report G83.2 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: monoplegia of upper limbs due to sequela of cerebrovascular disease (I69.03-, I69.13-, I69.23-, I69.33-, I69.83-, I69.93-).

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for G83.2)

Common questions about upper limb monoplegia ICD-10 codes

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

G83.2 — Monoplegia of upper limb (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is G83.2 billable?

No. G83.2 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.