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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Facial Palsy

ICD-10 Coding for Facial Palsy

G51.0
G51.8
G51.9

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

Also Known as:
Bell's Palsy
Facial Nerve Paralysis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Facial Palsy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Facial Palsy

Use ICD-10 code G51.0 for bell's palsy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bell's palsy

Billable Code
G51.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Sudden onset facial paralysis with no CNS signs
documentation:
  • • Document House-Brackmann Grade and normal MRI

Applicable To

  • • Sudden onset facial paralysis
  • • Idiopathic facial nerve paralysis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes exclusion of other causes like stroke.

Other facial nerve disorders

Billable Code
G51.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of trauma or surgery affecting facial nerve
  • • EMG showing nerve degeneration

Applicable To

  • • Facial nerve disorders due to trauma
  • • Recurrent facial nerve palsy

Important Notes

  • • Link to specific cause when documenting.

Unspecified facial nerve disorder

Billable Code
G51.9
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Always strive for more specific coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G51.8

Other facial nerve disorders

Use for facial nerve disorders due to trauma or surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Bell's palsy?

The ICD-10 code for Bell's palsy is G51.0, used for sudden, idiopathic facial paralysis without CNS involvement.

How do you document facial palsy?

Document facial palsy by noting the onset, laterality, House-Brackmann Grade, and exclusion of other causes like stroke.

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