Other specified paralytic syndromes
ICD-10 G83.89 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of other specified paralytic syndromes.
G83.89 encompasses a variety of paralytic syndromes that do not fall under more specific categories. This includes conditions such as cerebral palsy, which is a group of disorders affecting movement and muscle tone, often caused by damage to the developing brain. Paralysis can manifest in various forms, including paraplegia (loss of function in the lower limbs) and quadriplegia (loss of function in all four limbs), which can result from spinal cord injuries, neurological diseases, or congenital conditions. Mobility impairments associated with these syndromes can significantly affect a patient's quality of life, necessitating multidisciplinary management approaches. The complexity of these conditions often requires detailed documentation to capture the nuances of the patient's functional status and the impact on daily living activities. Accurate coding is essential for appropriate reimbursement and to ensure that patients receive the necessary care and resources.
Detailed neurological examination findings, imaging results, and treatment plans.
Patients presenting with new-onset paralysis, follow-up visits for chronic paralysis management.
Ensure that all neurological deficits are documented, including functional assessments.
Functional assessments, therapy progress notes, and multidisciplinary care plans.
Rehabilitation assessments for patients with mobility impairments, therapy sessions for strengthening and mobility.
Document the impact of paralysis on daily activities and the patient's rehabilitation goals.
Used in conjunction with G83.89 for rehabilitation of mobility impairments.
Documentation of the patient's functional limitations and therapy goals.
Physical therapy notes should clearly link the exercises to the diagnosis.
G83.89 includes various unspecified paralytic syndromes, such as those resulting from neurological disorders, trauma, or congenital conditions that do not fit into more specific categories.
