ICD-10 Code G83 – Other paralytic syndromes (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G83 – Other paralytic syndromes
What it is
G83 covers paralytic syndromes that do not fit a more specific ICD-10 code. Use it when the record documents paralysis or paresis, but the exact neurologic diagnosis is not stated or is classified elsewhere.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings may include weakness, loss of voluntary movement, or impaired motor function affecting one or more limbs.
When to use this code
Use G83 when the provider documents a paralytic syndrome and no more specific code applies. It may fit cases described as incomplete, unspecified, or other paralysis after evaluation. Check the record for laterality, cause, and site-specific details before assigning this code.
Do not use for
Do not use G83 when the paralysis is better coded to a specific neurologic, cerebrovascular, traumatic, or congenital condition. Avoid it if the chart supports a more precise diagnosis.
Coding tip
Review the full note for the exact type and cause of paralysis before choosing G83.