icd 10 code for ble weakness

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What is the ICD 10 code for weakness?

Oct 01, 2021 · Weakness. R53.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R53.1 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R53.1 - other international versions of ICD-10 R53.1 may differ.

What is the ICD 10 code for paraplegia?

Oct 01, 2021 · G83.10 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM G83.10 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G83.10 - other international versions of ICD-10 G83.10 may differ.

What is the ICD 10 code for Neurologic diagnosis?

Oct 01, 2021 · I69.398 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM I69.398 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I69.398 - other international versions of ICD-10 I69.398 may differ.

What is the ICD 10 code for sequelae of cerebral infarction?

Oct 01, 2021 · R29.898 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Oth symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R29.898 became effective on October 1, …

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What is the ICd 10 code for weakness?

R53.1 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Weakness . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 .

What does "excludes2" mean?

An Excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition it is excluded from but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together.

What does NEC not elsewhere mean?

NEC Not elsewhere classifiable#N#This abbreviation in the Tabular List represents “other specified”. When a specific code is not available for a condition, the Tabular List includes an NEC entry under a code to identify the code as the “other specified” code.

What is a list of terms?

List of terms is included under some codes. These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of “other specified” codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code.

What causes bilateral leg weakness?

This condition is most often associated with spinal cord diseases, although brain diseases; peripheral nervous system diseases; neuromuscular diseases; and muscular diseases may also cause bilateral leg weakness.

What is the G80?

congenital cerebral palsy ( G80.-) Complete or partial loss of movement in the lower part of the body, including both legs. Complete paralysis of the lower half of the body including both legs, often caused by damage to the spinal cord. Paralysis of the legs and lower part of the body.

What is the tabular list of diseases and injuries?

The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to the code R53.1:

What is a type 1 exclude note?

Type 1 Excludes. A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!". An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note.

What is the GEM crosswalk?

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code R53.1 its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Why do muscles help you move?

Your muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle disorders can cause weakness, pain or even paralysis.

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