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    ICD-10-CM Code For Paraplegia Paraparesis And Quadriplegia Quadriparesis: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group G82 includes diagnoses for paraplegia, paraparesis, quadriplegia, and quadriparesis, covering complete and incomplete paralysis of the lower extremities or all four limbs due to spinal cord injury, neurologic disorders, or congenital conditions. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document neurologic motor deficits, level and completeness of paralysis, and associated complications such as pressure ulcers or neurogenic bladder when present. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM G82 group supports complete clinical documentation, appropriate reimbursement, and proper claim adjudication.

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    ICD-10-CM G82: Paraplegia (Paraparesis) And Quadriplegia (Quadriparesis) Overview

    This group includes diagnoses for paralysis and paresis affecting the lower extremities (paraplegia and paraparesis) and all four limbs (quadriplegia and quadriparesis), typically due to spinal cord injury, neurologic disease, or congenital conditions. These conditions target the nervous system and motor function, often with associated sensory loss and autonomic dysfunction. Accurate coding is important because it reflects severity, level of neurologic impairment, and can impact case mix, care planning, and reimbursement.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a patient has documented paraplegia, paraparesis, quadriplegia, or quadriparesis with specification of level and completeness when available. Include additional codes for associated conditions or complications such as pressure ulcers, spasticity, or neurogenic bladder to fully capture clinical complexity.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    8 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    G82.20Paraplegia, unspecified
    G82.21Paraplegia, complete
    G82.22Paraplegia, incomplete
    G82.50Quadriplegia, unspecified
    G82.51Quadriplegia, C1-C4 complete
    G82.52Quadriplegia, C1-C4 incomplete
    G82.53Quadriplegia, C5-C7 complete
    G82.54Quadriplegia, C5-C7 incomplete

    DRG Codes

    2 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    052Spinal Disorders and Injuries with CC/MCC
    053Spinal Disorders and Injuries without CC/MCC

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • An elderly patient with a history of ischemic stroke presents to the emergency department with sudden onset lower extremity weakness and loss of voluntary movement in both legs, preserved upper extremity function, and urinary retention. Neuroimaging confirms a spinal cord infarct affecting the thoracic cord; clinicians assign a code to describe paralysis of both lower limbs due to new spinal cord injury. Typical codes: G82.21, G82.22
    • A middle-aged patient with long-standing multiple sclerosis attends a neurology clinic for progressive weakness and spasticity predominantly affecting both legs with limited ambulation and intermittent need for a wheelchair. This chronic, ongoing paralytic syndrome affecting the lower limbs is coded to reflect bilateral lower limb paresis/paralysis as a long-term neurological disability. Typical codes: G82.20, G82.22
    • A young adult admitted to inpatient rehabilitation after a high cervical traumatic spinal cord injury has impaired motor function in all four limbs with varying severity; initial assessment documents plegia of all extremities with respiratory insufficiency requiring ventilatory support. The diagnosis assigned captures paralysis involving both upper and lower limbs consistent with quadriplegia/quadriparesis and the level/severity noted for rehabilitation planning. Typical codes: G82.51, G82.52, G82.53

    Related Codes

    G80-CEREBRAL-PALSY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Cerebral Palsy: Group Overview

    G81-HEMIPLEGIA-AND-HEMIPARESIS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Hemiplegia And Hemiparesis: Group Overview

    G83-OTHER-PARALYTIC-SYNDROMES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Paralytic Syndromes: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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