G11.1 Early-onset cerebellar ataxia

The ICD-10-CM code for Early-onset cerebellar ataxia is G11.1 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Chapter

6: Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)

Section

G10-G14: Systemic atrophies primarily affecting the central nervous system (G10-G14)

Category G11

13 codes (11 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

U.S. Hospital Utilization

• An estimated 1,420 U.S. inpatient stays in 2020 included G11.1 among the documented diagnoses.
• 100 stays listed it as the principal diagnosis.

Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.

Official Coding Guidelines

Dominant/nondominant side (TOC entry)

a. Dominant/nondominant side ................................................................................................. 45

Pain - Category G89 (TOC entry)

b. Pain - Category G89.............................................................................................................. 45

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool
• AHRQ — HCUP National Inpatient Sample, Frequencies by Diagnosis Code (2016–2023)