Is G81.9 a billable code?
No. G81.9 is a header code that groups 5 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
G81.9: Hemiplegia, unspecified
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
G81.9 groups related diagnoses under hemiplegia, unspecified. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under G81.9
- G81.90Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting unspecified side
- G81.91Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting right dominant side
- G81.92Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting left dominant side
- G81.93Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting right nondominant side
- G81.94Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting left nondominant side
Other codes in G81 Hemiplegia and hemiparesis
G81.9 questions
What does G81.9 mean?
G81.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Hemiplegia, unspecified. It is in chapter 6, Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.