G21.0
BillableMalignant neuroleptic syndrome
Malignant neuroleptic syndrome
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
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Related Codes(6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(30)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
- Malignant neuroleptic syndromeC0027849
- NMS (Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome)C0027849
- NMS - Neuroleptic malignant syndromeC0027849
- NMSs (Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome)C0027849
- Neuroleptic Malignant SyndromeC0027849
- Neuroleptic Malignant SyndromesC0027849
- Neuroleptic malignantC0027849
- Neuroleptic malignant syndromeC0027849
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (disorder)C0027849
- Syndrome, Neuroleptic MalignantC0027849
- Syndromes, Neuroleptic MalignantC0027849
- malignant neurolepticC0027849
- malignant neuroleptic syndromeC0027849
- neuroleptic malignantC0027849
- neuroleptic malignant syndromeC0027849
- nmsC0027849
Clinical Terms
- malignant neuroleptic
- NMS - Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- NMSs (Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome)
- NMS (Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome)
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndromes
- Syndromes, Neuroleptic Malignant
- neuroleptic malignant
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (disorder)
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
- nms
- Syndrome, Neuroleptic Malignant
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neuroleptic syndrome?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neuroleptic syndrome is G21.0. The full clinical description is "Malignant neuroleptic syndrome". G21.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code G21.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code G21.0 represents “Malignant neuroleptic syndrome”. It is classified under Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is G21.0 a billable code?
Yes, G21.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is G21.0 in?
G21.0 is in Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes G00-G99).
What codes cannot be used with G21.0?
G21.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Huntington's disease (G10); neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies (G31.83); Shy-Drager syndrome (G90.3); and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with G21.0?
Yes, when using G21.0, also report: adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T43.3X5, T43.4X5, T43.505, T43.595).
What SNOMED CT codes does G21.0 map to?
G21.0 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 15244003. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for G21.0?
G21.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0027849. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does G21.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neuroleptic syndrome affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of G21.0?
G21.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 8A0Y (Other specified movement disorders).
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