U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

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.

Code definition

Official description

G81

Hemiplegia and hemiparesis

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

Classification

Where G81 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 6

    Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes (G80-G83)

  3. 3

    Category G81

    Hemiplegia and hemiparesis

  4. 4

    Code G81

    Hemiplegia and hemiparesis

More specific choices

Codes under G81

G81 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

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.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

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.

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