icd-9-cm code for functional quadriplegia

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What is the ICD 10 code for functional quadriplegia?

Functional quadriplegia, ICD-10-CM code R53. 2, is defined as being complete immobility due to severe disability or frailty caused by another medical condition, without physical injury or damage to the brain or spinal cord.

What is functional quadriplegia?

Item I5100, quadriplegia, "primarily refers to the paralysis of all four limbs (arms/legs) caused by spinal cord injury, period." CMS further indicated functional quadriplegia "refers to complete immobility due to severe physical disability or frailty." Conditions such as cerebral palsy, stroke, pressure ulcers, ...

What is the ICD 10 code for functional Paraplegia?

ICD-10 code G82 for Paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis) is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the nervous system .

What is the difference between quadriplegia and Quadriparesis?

Unlike quadriplegia — which is a full paralysis or inability to move all four limbs — quadriparesis is characterized by overall weakness in your arms and legs, but you can still feel and move your limbs. Quadriparesis can be caused by illness or injury.