G81.0Header code — not billable
Flaccid hemiplegia
- Chapter
- 6. Diseases of the nervous system
- Category
- G81
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category G81
G81Hemiplegia and hemiparesisG81.00Flaccid hemiplegia affecting unspecified sideYesG81.01Flaccid hemiplegia affecting right dominant sideYesG81.02Flaccid hemiplegia affecting left dominant sideYesG81.03Flaccid hemiplegia affecting right nondominant sideYesG81.04Flaccid hemiplegia affecting left nondominant sideYesG81.1Spastic hemiplegiaG81.10Spastic hemiplegia affecting unspecified sideYesG81.11Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant sideYesG81.12Spastic hemiplegia affecting left dominant sideYesG81.13Spastic hemiplegia affecting right nondominant sideYesG81.14Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant sideYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code G81.0?
G81.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Flaccid hemiplegia.
Is G81.0 a billable code?
No. G81.0 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is G81.0 in?
G81.0 falls under Chapter 6: Diseases of the nervous system.
When did G81.0 become effective?
G81.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to G81.0?
G81.0 belongs to category G81, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.