G81.1 – Spastic hemiplegia
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes
- Code
G81.1(claims format:G811)- Description
- Spastic hemiplegia
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 6. Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
- Block
- G80-G83 Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes
- Parent codes
- G81
Billable codes under G81.1
G81.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- G81.10 – Spastic hemiplegia affecting unspecified sideBillable
- G81.11 – Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant sideBillable
- G81.12 – Spastic hemiplegia affecting left dominant sideBillable
- G81.13 – Spastic hemiplegia affecting right nondominant sideBillable
- G81.14 – Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant sideBillable
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
G81 – Hemiplegia and hemiparesis
- This category is to be used only when hemiplegia (complete)(incomplete) is reported without further specification, or is stated to be old or longstanding but of unspecified cause. The category is also for use in multiple coding to identify these types of hemiplegia resulting from any cause.
Index terms for G81.1
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in G81
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code G81.1?
G81.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for spastic hemiplegia, in the block G80-G83 (Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes).
Is G81.1 a billable code?
No. G81.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does G81.1 belong to?
It belongs to category G81 – Hemiplegia and hemiparesis.
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.