ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
G11.8 — Other hereditary ataxias
Chapter G00-G99: Diseases of the nervous system
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G11.0Congenital nonprogressive ataxiaG11.1Early-onset cerebellar ataxiaG11.2Late-onset cerebellar ataxiaG11.3Cerebellar ataxia with defective DNA repairG11.4Hereditary spastic paraplegiaG11.5Hypomyelination - hypogonadotropic hypogonadism - hypodontiaG11.6Leukodystrophy with vanishing white matter diseaseG11.9Hereditary ataxia, unspecified
Common questions about G11.8 (Other hereditary ataxias)
What does ICD-10 code G11.8 mean?
G11.8 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Other hereditary ataxias. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is G11.8 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, G11.8 is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does G11.8 belong to?
G11.8 belongs to the chapter "Diseases of the nervous system" (codes G00-G99). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗