G12.22 – Progressive bulbar palsy
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Systemic atrophies primarily affecting the central nervous system
ICD-10-CM code
G12.22
- Code
G12.22(claims format:G1222)- Description
- Progressive bulbar palsy
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 6. Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
- Block
- G10-G14 Systemic atrophies primarily affecting the central nervous system
- Parent codes
- G12 › G12.2
Index terms for G12.22
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Palsy, bulbar
- Palsy, creeping
- Syndrome, bulbar
- Palsy, atrophic diffuse
- Polioencephalitis, inferior
- Creeping, palsy or paralysis
- Paralysis, paralytic, bulbar
- Paralysis, paralytic, creeping
- Atrophy, atrophic, palsy, diffuse
- Paralysis, paralytic, progressive
- Paralysis, paralytic, atrophic, progressive
- Duchenne's, disease or syndrome, motor neuron disease
- Disease, diseased, motor neuron, progressive bulbar palsy
- Duchenne's, paralysis, due to or associated with, motor neuron disease
- Paralysis, paralytic, Duchenne's, due to or associated with, motor neuron disease
Related codes in G12.2
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code G12.22?
G12.22 is the ICD-10-CM code for progressive bulbar palsy, in the block G10-G14 (Systemic atrophies primarily affecting the central nervous system).
Is G12.22 a billable code?
Yes. G12.22 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does G12.22 belong to?
It belongs to category G12 – Spinal muscular atrophy and related syndromes.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.