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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Poliomyelitis

ICD-10 Coding for Poliomyelitis

A80.9
B91
G14

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Poliomyelitis

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 with laboratory confirmation

Applicable To

  • • Acute paralytic poliomyelitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute onset and paralysis type.

Sequelae of poliomyelitis

Billable Code
B91
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Residual paralysis from past poliomyelitis

Important Notes

  • • Document the time elapsed since acute infection to support sequelae coding.

Post-polio syndrome

Billable Code
G14
Billable

Applicable To

  • • New muscle weakness in polio survivors

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes onset of new symptoms and exclusion of other conditions.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R53.1

Weakness

Use for documenting muscle weakness associated with poliomyelitis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute poliomyelitis?

The ICD-10 code for acute poliomyelitis, unspecified, is A80.9. It is used when the specific type of poliovirus is not identified.

How is post-polio syndrome coded?

Post-polio syndrome is coded with G14, used for new symptoms like muscle weakness occurring years after initial polio infection.

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