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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Spastic Cerebral Palsy

ICD-10 Coding for Spastic Cerebral Palsy

G80.0
G80.1

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

Also Known as:
Spastic CP
Spastic Quadriplegia
Spastic Diplegia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Use ICD-10 code G80.0 for spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy

Billable Code
G80.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of spasticity in all four limbs and trunk

Applicable To

  • • Spastic quadriplegia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies quadriplegia to avoid unspecified coding.

Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy

Billable Code
G80.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of spasticity primarily in lower limbs
  • • Gait analysis showing scissoring pattern

Applicable To

  • • Spastic diplegia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies diplegia to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.899

Other long-term (current) drug therapy

Use when documenting ongoing Botox therapy.

Z47.89

Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

Use for follow-up visits related to orthopedic interventions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for spastic cerebral palsy?

The ICD-10 code for spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy is G80.0, while spastic diplegic cerebral palsy is coded as G80.1.

How do you document spastic cerebral palsy?

Document the specific type of spastic CP, affected limbs, functional assessments, and any imaging findings to ensure accurate coding.

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