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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Leg Weakness

ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Leg Weakness

M62.81
G82.20
I69.xxx

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

Also Known as:
Leg Weakness
Lower Extremity Weakness
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Leg Weakness

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Leg Weakness

Use ICD-10 code M62.81 for muscle weakness, generalized, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Muscle weakness, generalized

Billable Code
M62.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Generalized weakness without specific diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Generalized muscle weakness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of a specific diagnosis.

Paraplegia, unspecified

Billable Code
G82.20
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Paraplegia without specified cause

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of a specific cause.

Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease

Non-Billable
I69.xxx
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Post-stroke weakness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the stroke event and laterality.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R29.89

Other symptoms involving nervous and musculoskeletal systems

Use when symptomatic weakness is present without confirmed etiology.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bilateral leg weakness?

The ICD-10 code for generalized bilateral leg weakness is M62.81. If related to a stroke, use I69.xxx with specific laterality.

How do you document bilateral leg weakness?

Document bilateral leg weakness by specifying strength grading, laterality, and any related conditions such as stroke.

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