G82.2 – Paraplegia
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes
ICD-10-CM code
G82.2
- Code
G82.2(claims format:G822)- Description
- Paraplegia
- 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
- G82
Billable codes under G82.2
G82.2 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- G82.20 – Paraplegia, unspecifiedBillable
- G82.21 – Paraplegia, completeBillable
- G82.22 – Paraplegia, incompleteBillable
Notes for G82.2
Applicable to:
- Paralysis of both lower limbs NOS
- Paraparesis (lower) NOS
- Paraplegia (lower) NOS
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
G82 – Paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis)
Excludes1 (not coded here):
Notes:
- This category is to be used only when the listed conditions are reported without further specification, or are stated to be old or longstanding but of unspecified cause. The category is also for use in multiple coding to identify these conditions resulting from any cause
Related codes in G82
- G82.5 – QuadriplegiaHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code G82.2?
G82.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for paraplegia, in the block G80-G83 (Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes).
Is G82.2 a billable code?
No. G82.2 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does G82.2 belong to?
It belongs to category G82 – Paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis).
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.