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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Paralysis

ICD-10 Coding for Paralysis

I69.351
G82.21

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

Also Known as:
Hemiplegia
Paraplegia
Quadriplegia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Paralysis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Paralysis

Use ICD-10 code I69.351 for hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

Billable Code
I69.351
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented right-sided weakness linked to past stroke
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'right dominant' in clinical notes

Applicable To

  • • Right dominant hemiplegia post-cerebral infarction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and dominance.

Paraplegia, complete

Billable Code
G82.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • ASIA Impairment Scale rating
  • • Spinal imaging confirming injury

Applicable To

  • • Complete paraplegia

Important Notes

  • • Specify completeness and confirm with imaging.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R29.5

Neurological neglect syndrome

Use when neurological neglect is present alongside hemiplegia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right dominant hemiplegia?

The ICD-10 code for right dominant hemiplegia following cerebral infarction is I69.351.

How do you code complete paraplegia?

Complete paraplegia is coded as G82.21, requiring confirmation of completeness through clinical and imaging evidence.

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