G72.3 Periodic paralysis
The ICD-10-CM code for Periodic paralysis is G72.3 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.
Classification
- Section
- G70-G73: Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle (G70-G73)
- Category G72
- 12 codes (9 billable)
- FY2026 Status
- Stable since FY2024
Also Known As
ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to G72.3:
- Adynamia (episodica) (hereditary) (periodic)
- Cavare's disease (familial periodic paralysis)
- Gamstorp's disease (adynamia episodica hereditaria)
- Paralysis, paralytic (complete) (incomplete) › hyperkalemic periodic (familial)
- Paralysis, paralytic (complete) (incomplete) › familial (recurrent) (periodic)
- Disease, diseased › familial periodic paralysis
- Disease, diseased › Cavare's (familial periodic paralysis)
- Disease, diseased › Gamstorp's (adynamia episodica hereditaria)
Inclusion Terms
- Familial periodic paralysis
- Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (familial)
- Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (familial)
- Myotonic periodic paralysis (familial)
- Normokalemic paralysis (familial)
- Potassium sensitive periodic paralysis
U.S. Hospital Utilization
- An estimated 1,130 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included G72.3 among the documented diagnoses.
- 450 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