G61.0

Billable

Guillain-Barre syndrome

G61.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Guillain-Barre syndrome. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
G00-G99
Parent
G61
Edition
FY2026

G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare disorder that causes your immune system to attack your peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS nerves connect your brain and spinal cord with the rest of your body. Damage to these nerves makes it hard for them to transmit signals. As a result, your muscles have trouble responding to your brain. No one knows what causes the syndrome. Sometimes it is triggered by an infection,…

Read more about Guillain-Barre Syndrome at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Acute (post-)infective polyneuritis
  • Miller Fisher Syndrome

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G61.0?
G61.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Guillain-Barre syndrome". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
Is G61.0 a billable code?
Yes — G61.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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