G82.5 – Quadriplegia

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code G82.5

Code: G82.5 (claims format: G825)
Description: Quadriplegia
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 G82.5

G82.5 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

G82.50 – Quadriplegia, unspecifiedBillable
G82.51 – Quadriplegia, C1-C4 completeBillable
G82.52 – Quadriplegia, C1-C4 incompleteBillable
G82.53 – Quadriplegia, C5-C7 completeBillable
G82.54 – Quadriplegia, C5-C7 incompleteBillable

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):

congenital cerebral palsy (G80.-)
functional quadriplegia (R53.2)
hysterical paralysis (F44.4)

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

G82.2 – ParaplegiaHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G82.5?

G82.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for quadriplegia, in the block G80-G83 (Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes).

Is G82.5 a billable code?

No. G82.5 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does G82.5 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.