G72.3 – Periodic paralysis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle
ICD-10-CM code
G72.3
- Code
G72.3(claims format:G723)- Description
- Periodic paralysis
- 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
- G70-G73 Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle
- Parent codes
- G72
Notes for G72.3
Applicable to:
- Familial periodic paralysis
- Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (familial)
- Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (familial)
- Myotonic periodic paralysis (familial)
- Normokalemic paralysis (familial)
- Potassium sensitive periodic paralysis
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- paramyotonia congenita (of von Eulenburg) (G71.19)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
G72 – Other and unspecified myopathies
Index terms for G72.3
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Adynamia
- Cavare's disease
- Gamstorp's disease
- Disease, diseased, Cavare's
- Disease, diseased, Gamstorp's
- Paralysis, paralytic, familial
- Paralysis, paralytic, periodic
- Paralysis, paralytic, hypokalemic periodic
- Paralysis, paralytic, normokalemic periodic
- Paralysis, paralytic, hyperkalemic periodic
- Disease, diseased, familial periodic paralysis
Related codes in G72
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code G72.3?
G72.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for periodic paralysis, in the block G70-G73 (Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle).
Is G72.3 a billable code?
Yes. G72.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does G72.3 belong to?
It belongs to category G72 – Other and unspecified myopathies.
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.