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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Polio

ICD-10 Coding for Polio

A80.9
B91
G14

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

Also Known as:
Poliomyelitis
Infantile Paralysis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Polio

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Polio

Use ICD-10 code A80.9 for acute poliomyelitis, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute poliomyelitis, unspecified

Billable Code
A80.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of acute flaccid paralysis and lab confirmation

Applicable To

  • • Acute paralytic poliomyelitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lab confirmation is documented for acute cases.

Sequelae of poliomyelitis

Billable Code
B91
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • History of poliomyelitis
  • • Chronic muscle atrophy or weakness

Applicable To

  • • Chronic effects of poliomyelitis

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific sequelae for accurate coding.

Postpolio syndrome

Billable Code
G14
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • History of poliomyelitis
  • • New muscle weakness or fatigue
  • • Exclusion of other causes

Applicable To

  • • New onset of muscle weakness or fatigue in polio survivors

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of new symptoms and exclusion of other causes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z23

Encounter for immunization

Use for documenting polio vaccination encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute poliomyelitis?

The ICD-10 code for acute poliomyelitis is A80.9, used when lab confirmation and clinical symptoms are present.

How do you code postpolio syndrome?

Postpolio syndrome is coded with G14, requiring documentation of new symptoms and exclusion of other causes.

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