Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for spinal muscular atrophy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Use ICD-10 code G12.0 for infantile spinal muscular atrophy, type i [werdnig-hoffmann], ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Respiratory failure, unspecified
Use when documenting respiratory complications in SMA.
Scoliosis, unspecified
Use when scoliosis is present in SMA patients.
The ICD-10 code for spinal muscular atrophy includes G12.0 for infantile type and G12.1 for other inherited forms. Use G12.9 only if genetic testing is pending.
For SMA with respiratory failure, use G12.1 for the SMA type and J96.9 for respiratory failure. Document genetic confirmation and respiratory assessment.