U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

G83.4 ICD-10-CM Code: Cauda equina syndrome

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

G83.4

Cauda equina syndrome

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

Classification

Where G83.4 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 G83

    Other paralytic syndromes

  4. 4

    Code G83.4

    Cauda equina syndrome

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Neurogenic bladder due to cauda equina syndrome

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for G83.4.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for G83.4.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • cord bladder NOS (G95.89)
  • neurogenic bladder NOS (N31.9)

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for G83.4.

Transparency

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.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code G83.4 mean?

G83.4 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Cauda equina syndrome.”

Is G83.4 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, G83.4 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 G83.4 located in ICD-10-CM?

G83.4 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 G83, Other paralytic syndromes.

What coding notes are listed for G83.4?

Its listed inclusion terms are Neurogenic bladder due to cauda equina syndrome. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: cord bladder NOS (G95.89); neurogenic bladder NOS (N31.9). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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