icd code for leg weakness

by Dr. Eliseo D'Amore 3 min read

Muscle weakness (generalized)
M62. 81 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 M62. 81 became effective on October 1, 2021.

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What is the ICD - 9 code for leg weakness?

  • abnormality of gait ( 781.2)
  • tetany ( 781.7)
  • transient paralysis of limb ( 781.4)

What is the diagnosis for restless leg syndrome?

The four criteria below are used to diagnose the condition:

  • symptoms worsen at night and are minimal in the morning
  • there is a strong urge to move the affected limb or limbs
  • symptoms are triggered when trying to rest or relax
  • symptoms are relieved by moving the affected limb, and return when movement stops.

What is the diagnosis code for left shoulder pain?

  • ankle 719.47
  • elbow 719.42
  • foot 719 .47hand 719.44
  • hip 719.45
  • knee 719.46
  • multiple sites 719.49
  • pelvic region 719.45
  • psychogenic 307.89
  • shoulder (region) 719.41
  • specified site NEC 719.48

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What is leg weakness and diarrhea symptoms of?

These include:

  • Excessive thirst
  • Dry mouth or skin
  • Little or no urination
  • Weakness, dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Fatigue
  • Dark-colored urine

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What is ICD 10 code for leg weakness?

ICD-10 | Muscle weakness (generalized) (M62. 81)

What is the ICD 10 code for weakness?

R53. 1 - Weakness | ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD 10 code for left 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.

What is the ICD 10 code for impaired mobility?

Z74.0ICD-10-CM Code for Reduced mobility Z74. 0.

How do you code weaknesses?

“Weakness” is code 728.87 ICD-9, M62. 81 ICD-10, which is NOT A HCC. “Weakness” is a symptom, whereas “paresis” including monoparesis, hemiparesis and even quadriparesis are diagnoses. Documenting solely to “weakness” does not influence severity or affect risk adjustment.

What is the ICD-10 code for weakness and fatigue?

ICD-10-CM Code for Other malaise and fatigue R53. 8.

How do you code CVA with left sided weakness?

ICD-10-CM Code for Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side I69. 354.

What does left sided weakness mean?

Injury to the left side of the brain, which controls language and speaking, can result in right-sided weakness. Left-sided weakness results from injury to the right side of the brain, which controls nonverbal communication and certain behaviors.

What is the ICD-10 code for unsteady gait?

ICD-10 code R26. 81 for Unsteadiness on feet is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .

What is the ICD-10 code for difficulty in walking?

ICD-10 code R26. 2 for Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .

What is the ICD-10 code for impaired mobility and ADLS?

Z74. 0 - Reduced mobility. ICD-10-CM.

What is ICD-10 code for limited range of motion?

Limited mandibular range of motion The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M26. 52 became effective on October 1, 2021.