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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

ICD-10 Coding for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

G23.1

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

Also Known as:
PSP
Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Use ICD-10 code G23.1 for progressive supranuclear ophthalmoplegia [steele-richardson-olszewski], ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Progressive supranuclear ophthalmoplegia [Steele-Richardson-Olszewski]

Billable Code
G23.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of vertical gaze palsy and postural instability
coding:
  • • Sequence G23.1 before dementia codes
documentation:
  • • MRI confirmation of midbrain atrophy

Applicable To

  • • Supranuclear gaze palsy
  • • Postural instability
  • • Axial rigidity

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies supranuclear gaze palsy and postural instability to differentiate from Parkinson's.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R26.2

Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

Use for gait abnormalities associated with PSP.

R13.1

Dysphagia

Use for swallowing difficulties in PSP patients.

F02.80

Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere without behavioral disturbance

Use when dementia is present due to PSP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for progressive supranuclear palsy?

The ICD-10 code for progressive supranuclear palsy is G23.1, used for documenting cases with supranuclear gaze palsy and postural instability.

How is progressive supranuclear palsy differentiated from Parkinson's disease?

PSP is differentiated by vertical gaze palsy and early falls, unlike Parkinson's which often presents with tremor and asymmetric onset.

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