G62.81 ICD-10-CM Code: Critical illness polyneuropathy

G62.81 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Critical illness polyneuropathy” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.

Official description

G62.81

Critical illness polyneuropathy

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Where G62.81 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 6

    Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Polyneuropathies and other disorders of the peripheral nervous system (G60-G65)

  3. 3

    Category G62

    Other and unspecified polyneuropathies

  4. 4

    Subcategory G62.8

    Other specified polyneuropathies

  5. 5

    Code G62.81

    Critical illness polyneuropathy

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Acute motor neuropathy

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for G62.81.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for G62.81.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for G62.81.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for G62.81.

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code G62.81 mean?

G62.81 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Critical illness polyneuropathy.”

Is G62.81 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, G62.81 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is G62.81 located in ICD-10-CM?

G62.81 is listed in Chapter 6, Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99), within Polyneuropathies and other disorders of the peripheral nervous system (G60-G65) (G60–G65), under category G62, Other and unspecified polyneuropathies and subcategory G62.8, Other specified polyneuropathies.

What coding notes are listed for G62.81?

Its listed inclusion terms are Acute motor neuropathy. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.