icd-9 code for paraplegia

What is the ICD 10 code for paraplegia?

344.1 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of paraplegia. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

What are the symptoms of paraplegia?

Paraplegia, unspecified 1 Complete or partial loss of movement in the lower part of the body, including both legs 2 Complete paralysis of the lower half of the body including both legs, often caused by damage to the spinal cord. 3 Paralysis of the legs and lower part of the body. 4 Paralysis of the lower limbs and trunk. More items...

What is the CPT code for quadriplegia?

The quadriplegia code provides the manifestation, again indicating the severity of lesion. The code “907.2 Late effect of spinal cord injury,” would be used at a postacute visit if the quadriplegia were still present and would by convention follow the code for quadriplegia.

What is the ICD 10 code for diplegia of upper limbs?

Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to G82.20: Diplegia (upper limbs) G83.0 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G83.0. Diplegia of upper limbs 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Paraplegia (lower) G82.20

What ICD-10 for 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 .

How do you code Paraplegia?

Paraplegia, unspecifiedG82. 20 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 G82. 20 became effective on October 1, 2021.This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G82. 20 - other international versions of ICD-10 G82.

What is the ICD-9 code for leg injury?

Short description: Lower leg injury NOS. ICD-9-CM 959.7 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 959.7 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

What is paraplegic patient?

Paraplegia is a spinal cord injury that paralyses the lower limbs. It is a result of severe damage to the spinal cord and the nervous system. Paraplegia mainly affects the trunk, legs, and the pelvic region, resulting in loss of movement.

What is the difference between paraparesis and paraplegia?

Paraparesis occurs when you're partially unable to move your legs. The condition can also refer to weakness in your hips and legs. Paraparesis is different from paraplegia, which refers to a complete inability to move your legs.

What is a functional paraplegia?

A person with paraplegia may have limited mobility and sensation in the legs. However, they retain their neurologic function in the upper body. An individual with this form of paralysis can often live independently and perform tasks such as eating and dressing without assistance.

What is the ICD-9 code for trauma?

2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 958.8 : Other early complications of trauma.

What is the ICD-9 code for hip pain?

ICD-9-CM 719.45 converts approximately to: 2022 ICD-10-CM M25. 559 Pain in unspecified hip.

What is the ICD-9 code for hip fracture?

ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM CodesOsteoporosis ICD-9-CM & ICD-10-CM CodesDisuse osteoporosis: 733.03M81.8Other osteoporosis: 733.09M81.8FRAGILITY FRACTURESHip fracture: 820.0, 820.2, 733.14S72.019A, S72.023A, S72.033A, S72.043A, S72.099A, S72.109A, S72.143A, S72.23XA, M84.459A12 more rows

What are the differential diagnosis of paraplegia?

The differential diagnoses for sudden bilateral paraplegia include thoracolumbar spine trauma that compromises the innervation of the lower extremities, either due to vertebral fracture or compression from a displaced intervertebral disk; neoplasia, either of the spinal cord or adjacent tissues that exerts a mechanical ...

What is the difference between paraplegia and hemiplegia?

There are three general types of paralysis: paraplegia, hemiplegia and quadriplegia. Paraplegia is paralysis of the legs and lower body resulting from injury to nerves in the areas of the lumbar or thoracic vertebrae. Hemiplegia is paralysis of one side of the body. The most common cause is a stroke.

What's the difference between paraplegic and quadriplegic?

Paraplegia refers to the loss of movement and sensation in both legs and, sometimes, part of the lower abdomen. Quadriplegia affects all four limbs and, sometimes, parts of the chest, abdomen, and back. Both are forms of paralysis that often result from injury to the spinal cord.

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344.1 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of paraplegia. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

Information for Medical Professionals

References found for the code 344.1 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:

Information for Patients

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. It can occur on one or both sides of your body. It can also occur in just one area, or it can be widespread.

ICD-9 Footnotes

General Equivalence Map Definitions The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.

What is the synonym for paraplegia?

Paraplegia (lower) NOS. Paraplegia. Approximate Synonyms. Paralytic syndrome of both lower limbs as sequela of stroke. Paraparesis. Paraparesis with paraplegia due to stroke. Paraplegia. Paraplegia (complete or partial paralysis of legs) Paraplegia (paralysis of legs) with neurogenic bladder.

What is paralysis of the legs?

Paraplegia with neurogenic bladder. Paraplegia, late effect of stroke. Clinical Information. Complete or partial loss of movement in the lower part of the body, including both legs.

What causes paralysis of the lower limbs and trunk?

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. Paralysis of the lower limbs and trunk. Severe or complete loss of motor function in the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk.

INTRODUCTION

In this issue of CONTINUUM, a variety of disorders involving the spinal cord have been discussed. The etiologies of the myelopathies described in previous articles include degenerative, structural, vascular, metabolic, immune mediated, neoplastic, and traumatic.

CODING CASE 1 USING ICD-9-CM

In the alphabetic index of the ICD-9-CM a search on “myelopathy” (conducted with the resources downloaded from the NCHS) produces multiple hits that lead to the code 722.71, “Invertebral disc disorder with myelopathy, cervical region.” If one goes instead directly to the tabular list of the ICD-9-CM, a search on “myelopathy” leads to:

CODING CASE 1 USING ICD-10-CM

In Volume 1 of the ICD-10-CM (the tabular list), searching on either “cervical disk” or “myelopathy” leads to the code M50.02, “Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, mid-cervical region.” Note that this code provides anatomic localization not present in the ICD 9-CM. A search for “quadriplegia” leads to the code G82.54.

CODING CASE 2 USING ICD-9-CM

A search of “infarct or infarction” in Volume 2 of the ICD-9-CM (the alphabetic index) brings up a list organs that can be infarcted, including “spinal (acute) (cord) (embolic) (nonembolic) 336.1.” A subsequent search in Volume 1 (tabular list) for 336.1 results in

CODING CASE 2 USING ICD 10-CM

Again the greater specificity of the ICD-10-CM is demonstrated in capturing the infarction with its own code.

CODING CASE 3 USING ICD-10-CM

In the ICD-10-CM no code currently exists to indicate idiopathic transverse myelitis.

CODING CASE 4 USING ICD-9-CM

The ICD-9-CM coding convention for injury is first to determine whether a vertebral fracture has occurred and then to determine the level of the injury. In this case, there is no fracture, so the alphabetic index under “spinal cord” directs the coder to the tabular list:

What is hysterical paralysis?

hysterical paralysis ( F44.4) Paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis) Clinical Information. A slight paralysis or weakness of both legs. 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, ...

What causes paralysis of the lower leg?

Complete paralysis of the lower half of the body including both legs, often caused by damage to the spinal cord. Mild to moderate loss of bilateral lower extremity motor function, which may be a manifestation of spinal cord diseases; peripheral nervous system diseases; muscular diseases; intracranial hypertension; parasagittal brain lesions;