G25.0
Billable

Essential tremor

Billable / Specific Code

What is Essential tremor?

ICD-10-CM G25.0 is the diagnosis code for Essential tremor. This code falls under the section "Extrapyramidal and movement disorders" within Chapter 6 — Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for G25.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Familial tremor

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as G25.0. They are mutually exclusive:

  • tremor NOS (R25.1)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where G25.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is G25.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, G25.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does G25.0 mean?

G25.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Essential tremor". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of G25.0?

The parent code of G25.0 is G25 ("Other extrapyramidal and movement disorders"). G25.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is G25.0 in?

G25.0 is located in Section G20-G26 — "Extrapyramidal and movement disorders" within Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use G25.0?

Use G25.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Essential tremor" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Essential tremor?

The ICD-10-CM code for Essential tremor is G25.0.

Can G25.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, G25.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is G25.0 in?

G25.0 is in Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from G25.0?

Type 1 Excludes for G25.0 include: tremor NOS (R25.1).

Is G25.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, G25.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
G25.0
Essential tremor
Billable / Specific Code
6 — Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
G20-G26 — Extrapyramidal and movement disorders
2026 ICD-10-CM