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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Weakness in Legs

ICD-10 Coding for Weakness in Legs

G83.1
M62.81

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

Also Known as:
Leg Weakness
Lower Extremity Weakness
Muscle Weakness in Legs
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Weakness in Legs

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Weakness in Legs

Use ICD-10 code G83.1 for spastic hemiplegia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Spastic hemiplegia

Non-Billable
G83.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of spasticity in affected limb

Applicable To

  • • Spastic hemiparesis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'spastic' to differentiate from flaccid.

Muscle weakness (generalized)

Billable Code
M62.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Normal imaging
  • • No focal neurological deficits

Applicable To

  • • Generalized muscle weakness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation excludes specific causes like stroke.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I69.351

Sequelae of cerebral infarction

Use with G83.1 to specify stroke origin.

R53.1

Weakness

Use for non-specific weakness symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for weakness in legs?

The ICD-10 code for generalized muscle weakness, which can include leg weakness, is M62.81. For stroke-related leg weakness, use G83.1 with I69.3xx.

How do you code post-stroke leg weakness?

Post-stroke leg weakness should be coded using G83.1 for spastic hemiparesis and I69.3xx for the stroke sequelae.

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