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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Arm Weakness

ICD-10 Coding for Arm Weakness

G83.3
M62.81
I69.331

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for arm weakness includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Upper Limb Weakness
Arm Paresis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Arm Weakness

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Arm Weakness

Use ICD-10 code G83.3 for monoplegia of upper limb, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Monoplegia of upper limb

Non-Billable
G83.3
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed CVA with unilateral arm weakness
documentation:
  • • Documentation of muscle strength grading

Applicable To

  • • Monoparesis of arm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'monoparesis' and links to CVA.

Muscle weakness (generalized)

Billable Code
M62.81
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Generalized muscle weakness

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using when a specific neurological cause is documented.

Monoplegia of upper limb following cerebral infarction

Billable Code
I69.331
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Residual weakness post-stroke

Important Notes

  • • Ensure stroke history is clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I69.3

Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease

Use to indicate the underlying cause of monoplegia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for arm weakness?

The ICD-10 code for arm weakness depends on the cause. G83.3 is used for monoplegia of the upper limb, often post-stroke, while M62.81 is for generalized muscle weakness.

How do you code arm weakness after a stroke?

For arm weakness post-stroke, use I69.331 for monoplegia of the upper limb following cerebral infarction, ensuring stroke history is documented.

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