G83.81

Billable

Brown-Sequard syndrome

G83.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Brown-Sequard syndrome. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
G00-G99
Parent
G83.8
Edition
FY2026

G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs down the middle of your back. It carries signals back and forth between your body and your brain. A spinal cord injury disrupts the signals. Spinal cord injuries usually begin with a blow that fractures (breaks) or dislocates your vertebrae, the bone disks that make up your spine. Most injuries don't cut through your spinal cord. Instead, they cause damage when pieces…

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G83.81?
G83.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Brown-Sequard syndrome". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
Is G83.81 a billable code?
Yes — G83.81 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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