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G25.81 vs G47.62

G25.81 (Restless legs syndrome) compared with G47.62 (Sleep related leg cramps), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. G25.81 carries an Excludes2 note covering G47.62: “sleep related movement disorders (G47.6-)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Yes, when both are documented. G47.62 carries an Excludes2 note covering G25.81: “restless legs syndrome (G25.81)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

G25.81Restless legs syndromeG47.62Sleep related leg cramps
Billing statusBillableBillable
ClassificationG00-G99 — Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99)G00-G99 — Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99)
DefinitionRestless legs syndrome is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (G25.81).Sleep related leg cramps is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (G47.62).

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources