icd 10 code for complete paraplegia

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'G82.21 - Paraplegia, complete'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code G82.21. 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 G82.21 and a single ICD9 code, 344.1 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

What is the ICd 10 code for paraplegia?

G82.21 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of paraplegia, complete. The code G82.21 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.#N#The ICD-10-CM code G82.21 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like complete paraplegia.

What causes paralysis of the arms and legs?

Paralysis of the arms and legs is quadriplegia. Most paralysis is due to strokes or injuries such as spinal cord injury or a broken neck. Other causes of paralysis include. Nerve diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Autoimmune diseases such as Guillain-Barre syndrome.

What is the term for the loss of muscle function in part of the body?

Paralysis. Also called: Hemiplegia, Palsy, Paraplegia, Quadriplegia. Paralysis is the loss of muscle function in part of your body. It happens when something goes wrong with the way messages pass between your brain and muscles. Paralysis can be complete or partial.

What is the GEM crosswalk?

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code G82.21 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.