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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hypotonia

ICD-10 Coding for Hypotonia

P94.2
R27.8

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

Also Known as:
Floppy Baby Syndrome
Decreased Muscle Tone
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hypotonia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hypotonia

Use ICD-10 code P94.2 for congenital hypotonia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Congenital hypotonia

Billable Code
P94.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of hypotonia at birth with supporting neonatal findings.

Applicable To

  • • Floppy infant syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific neonatal findings and history.

Other lack of coordination

Billable Code
R27.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented trauma or metabolic cause
  • • Onset after neonatal period

Applicable To

  • • Acquired hypotonia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies cause and onset of hypotonia.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R41.840

Global developmental delay

Use when developmental delays accompany hypotonia.

M62.81

Muscle weakness (generalized)

Use when muscle weakness is a significant feature.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for congenital hypotonia?

The ICD-10 code for congenital hypotonia is P94.2, used for cases present at birth with specific neonatal findings.

How do you code acquired hypotonia?

Acquired hypotonia is coded as R27.8, used when hypotonia develops after birth due to specific causes.

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