icd-10-cm code for postpolio syndrome

How do you code Guillain Barre Syndrome?

The ICD-10 Code for Guillain-Barré syndrome is G61. 0.

What is the ICD-10 code for Peutz Jeghers syndrome?

Q85. 8 - Other phakomatoses, not elsewhere classified | ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD-10 code for History of polio?

Z86.12Z86. 12 - Personal history of poliomyelitis. ICD-10-CM.

What are the symptoms of post-polio syndrome?

Symptoms of post-polio syndromepersistent fatigue (extreme tiredness)muscle weakness.shrinking muscles.muscle and joint pain.sleep apnoea.

What is Phakomatoses not elsewhere classified?

8 for Other phakomatoses, not elsewhere classified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities .

What is pjs illness?

Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is a rare disorder in which growths called polyps form in the intestines. A person with PJS has a high risk of developing certain cancers.

What is acute poliomyelitis?

Acute poliomyelitis is a disease of the anterior horn motor neurons of the spinal cord and brain stem caused by poliovirus. Flaccid asymmetric weakness and muscle atrophy are the hallmarks of its clinical manifestations, due to loss of motor neurons and denervation of their associated skeletal muscles.

What is the treatment for post-polio syndrome?

Here are some treatment options that may help manage your post-polio syndrome symptoms: Energy conservation. This involves pacing your physical activity and resting frequently to reduce fatigue. Assistive devices — such as a cane, walker, wheelchair or motor scooter — can help you conserve energy.

What is the ICD-10 code for left sided weakness?

Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting left nondominant side The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM G81. 94 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G81.

Is post-polio syndrome a progressive neurological condition?

Most PPS patients who participated in research studies have lived with PPS for over 13 years suggesting that PPS is a relatively slowly progressive condition.

Is post-polio syndrome a disability?

Post-polio Syndrome is a complex medical condition which may impact an individual's employment as well as their personal life. If you are unable to work because of Post-polio Syndrome, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits.

Is post-polio syndrome curable?

There's currently no cure for post-polio syndrome, so treatment focuses on helping you manage your symptoms and improving your quality of life. People with the condition are often treated by a team of different healthcare professionals working together.

About the ICD-10 Code for Post-Polio Syndrome

G14 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018 edition of ICD-10-CM G14 became effective on October 1, 2017.

2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 138

Late effect acute polio. ICD-9-CM 138 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 138 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).

Definition of ICD-10 G14

Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is a condition that can affect polio survivors decades after they recover from their initial poliovirus infection.

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Coding Notes for G14 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here."

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'G14 - Postpolio syndrome'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code G14. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code G14 and a single ICD9 code, 138 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.