ICD-10 Code D86.82 – Multiple cranial nerve palsies in sarcoidosis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D86.82 – Multiple cranial nerve palsies in sarcoidosis
What it is
D86.82 identifies sarcoidosis involving multiple cranial nerves. Use it when the record shows sarcoid-related inflammation affecting more than one cranial nerve, causing neurologic involvement.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings may include facial weakness, diplopia, hearing changes, dysphagia, or other cranial neuropathies linked to sarcoidosis.
When to use this code
Use D86.82 when the provider documents multiple cranial nerve palsies as a manifestation of sarcoidosis. This code supports neurologic sarcoid involvement, not isolated cranial nerve disease with no sarcoid link. If the note does not clearly connect the palsies to sarcoidosis, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for single cranial nerve palsy without multiple-nerve involvement or without sarcoidosis. Do not assign it when the cause is uncertain or another condition explains the palsies.
Coding tip
Confirm that both “multiple cranial nerve palsies” and sarcoidosis are documented together before selecting D86.82.