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What is the ICD-10 code for paraplegic?

What is the ICD-10 code for paraplegic?

G82. 20 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD-10 code for wheelchair bound?

Z99.3
2021 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z99. 3: Dependence on wheelchair.

What is the proper ICD 10 code for type 2 diabetes mellitus with multiple complications?

2021 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E11. 69: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication.

What is Type 2 diabetes uncontrolled?

Uncontrolled diabetes means your blood sugar levels are too high, even if you’re treating it. And you may have symptoms such as peeing more often, being thirsty a lot, and having other problems related to your diabetes.

What is the ICD-10 code for spinal cord injury?

The ICD-10 Code for spinal cord injury is S14. 109A.

What is the difference between paresis and Plegia?

Neurologists use the term paresis to describe weakness, and plegia to describe paralysis in which all voluntary movement is lost.

What is Pharyngoesophageal dysphagia?

Pharyngoesophageal diverticulum (Zenker’s diverticulum). A small pouch that forms and collects food particles in your throat, often just above your esophagus, leads to difficulty swallowing, gurgling sounds, bad breath, and repeated throat clearing or coughing.

Is the ICD 10 cm diagnosis code g82.2 valid?

This is the 2019 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code G82.2. Not Valid for Submission. The code G82.2 is a “header” and not valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.

When to use ICD-10 code g82.2 for paraplegia?

G82.2 is a “header” nonspecific and non-billable code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of paraplegia. The code is NOT valid for the year 2020 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Consider the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity:

When does g82.2 become effective for reimbursement purposes?

G82.2 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM G82.2 became effective on October 1, 2020.

Do you need more digits for g82.2?

Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters. Non-specific codes like G82.2 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity.