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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Leg Weakness

ICD-10 Coding for Leg Weakness

G83.1
M62.81

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

Also Known as:
Lower Limb Weakness
Muscle Weakness in Legs
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Leg Weakness

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

Use ICD-10 code G83.1 for monoplegia of lower limb, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Monoplegia of lower limb

Non-Billable
G83.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Weakness isolated to one lower limb with neurological origin

Applicable To

  • • Monoparesis of lower limb

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the affected limb and underlying cause.

Muscle weakness (generalized)

Billable Code
M62.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Physical exam showing generalized weakness
  • • No neurological cause identified

Applicable To

  • • Generalized muscle weakness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation rules out neurological causes before using this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I69.3xx

Sequelae of stroke

Use to specify the cause of the monoplegia if due to a stroke.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for leg weakness?

The ICD-10 code for leg weakness depends on the underlying cause. For neurological causes, use G83.1 for monoplegia of lower limb. For generalized muscle weakness, use M62.81.

How do you code stroke-related leg weakness?

For stroke-related leg weakness, use I69.3xx to code the sequelae of the stroke, followed by G83.1 for monoplegia if applicable.

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