G81 ICD-10-CM Code: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
G81Hemiplegia and hemiparesis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where G81 sits
- 1
Chapter 6
Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
- 2
Section
Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes (G80-G83)
- 3
Category G81
Hemiplegia and hemiparesis
- 4
Code G81
Hemiplegia and hemiparesis
Codes under G81
G81 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for G81.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for G81.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for G81.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- congenital cerebral palsy (G80.-)
- hemiplegia and hemiparesis due to sequela of cerebrovascular disease (I69.05-, I69.15-, I69.25-, I69.35-, I69.85-, I69.95-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for G81.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code G81 mean?
G81 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Hemiplegia and hemiparesis.”
Is G81 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. G81 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is G81 located in ICD-10-CM?
G81 is listed in Chapter 6, Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99), within Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes (G80-G83) (G80–G83), under category G81, Hemiplegia and hemiparesis.
What coding notes are listed for G81?
No inclusion terms are listed for G81 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: congenital cerebral palsy (G80.-); hemiplegia and hemiparesis due to sequela of cerebrovascular disease (I69.05-, I69.15-, I69.25-, I69.35-, I69.85-, I69.95-). No Excludes2 note is listed.