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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

ICD-10 Coding for Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

G61.81
G62.9

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

Also Known as:
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
CIDP
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

Use ICD-10 code G61.81 for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy

Billable Code
G61.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Progressive weakness over 2 months with supportive NCS findings.
documentation:
  • • Documented failure of corticosteroid or IVIG therapy.

Applicable To

  • • CIDP

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports chronicity and specific diagnostic criteria.

Unspecified polyneuropathy

Billable Code
G62.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Lack of specific electrodiagnostic confirmation

Important Notes

  • • Avoid use when specific diagnosis like CIDP can be confirmed.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G99.0

Autonomic neuropathy in diseases classified elsewhere

Use when autonomic symptoms are present alongside CIDP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic demyelinating polyneuropathy?

The ICD-10 code for chronic demyelinating polyneuropathy is G61.81, used for confirmed cases of CIDP with appropriate clinical documentation.

How is CIDP documented for coding?

CIDP documentation should include nerve conduction study results showing demyelination and CSF protein levels, along with treatment history.

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