G25.0 — Essential tremor

G25.0

ICD-10 Chapter 6: Nervous System — illustrative image — Chapter 6: Diseases of the nervous system (G00–G99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Essential tremor is a common involuntary shaking, usually of the hands, that worsens with movement and is not Parkinson's disease.

Also called: essential tremor.

When this code is used

Used for essential tremor.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code G25.0 belongs to Chapter 6: Diseases of the nervous system, which covers codes G00–G99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Related symptoms

Tremor

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code G25.0?

G25.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Essential tremor”. Essential tremor is a common involuntary shaking, usually of the hands, that worsens with movement and is not Parkinson's disease.

When is code G25.0 used?

Used for essential tremor. It belongs to Chapter 6 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the nervous system).

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