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ICD-10 Coding for Functional Quadriplegia(R53.2, F02.81, G82.5)

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Learn about the ICD-10 code R53.2 for functional quadriplegia, including documentation requirements and coding guidelines.

Also known as:
Functional ImmobilityNon-neurological Quadriplegia
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Functional Quadriplegia

R00-R99Primary Range

Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

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Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Functional quadriplegia
R53.2Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Quadriplegia, unspecifiedG82.50

Use for quadriplegia due to spinal cord injury.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Functional Quadriplegia.

Documenting 'quadriplegia' without specifying 'functional'

Impact

Clinical: Misrepresentation of patient's condition., Regulatory: Potential audit issues., Financial: Incorrect billing and reimbursement.

Mitigation

Use 'functional quadriplegia' in documentation., Clarify absence of spinal injury.

Coding R53.2 for patients with spinal cord injury

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect DRG assignment affects reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Use G82.50 for neurological quadriplegia.

Documentation of total care needs

Impact

Auditors may target cases lacking explicit documentation of total care requirements.

Mitigation

Ensure thorough documentation of ADL dependence.

Frequently Asked Questions

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