G82: Paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis)
Codes under G82 (Paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis)). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| G82.2 | Paraplegia | — |
| G82.2 | Paraplegia | — |
| G82.5 | Quadriplegia | — |
| G82.5 | Quadriplegia | — |
| G82.20 | Paraplegia, unspecified | ✓ |
| G82.20 | Paraplegia, unspecified | ✓ |
| G82.21 | Paraplegia, complete | ✓ |
| G82.21 | Paraplegia, complete | ✓ |
| G82.22 | Paraplegia, incomplete | ✓ |
| G82.22 | Paraplegia, incomplete | ✓ |
| G82.50 | Quadriplegia, unspecified | ✓ |
| G82.50 | Quadriplegia, unspecified | ✓ |
| G82.51 | Quadriplegia, C1-C4 complete | ✓ |
| G82.51 | Quadriplegia, C1-C4 complete | ✓ |
| G82.52 | Quadriplegia, C1-C4 incomplete | ✓ |
| G82.52 | Quadriplegia, C1-C4 incomplete | ✓ |
| G82.53 | Quadriplegia, C5-C7 complete | ✓ |
| G82.53 | Quadriplegia, C5-C7 complete | ✓ |
| G82.54 | Quadriplegia, C5-C7 incomplete | ✓ |
| G82.54 | Quadriplegia, C5-C7 incomplete | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code G82?
G82 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis). It contains 20 more specific diagnosis codes, 16 of which are billable.
Is G82 a billable code?
No — G82 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example G82.2 — Paraplegia). 16 of the 20 codes under G82 are billable.
What codes fall under G82?
G82 includes G82.2, G82.2, G82.5, G82.5, G82.20, plus 15 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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