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ICD-10 Coding for Paraplegia(R53.2, S34.10, S34.109A)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for paraplegia, including complete and incomplete paraplegia codes, documentation requirements, and common coding pitfalls.

Also known as:
Paralysis of lower limbsSpinal cord injury paraplegialower body paralysis
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Paraplegia

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

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Paraplegia.

Failure to document the level of spinal cord injury

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate treatment planning, Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards, Financial: Potential for denied claims

Mitigation

Include detailed neurological assessments, Ensure imaging results are documented

Using unspecified codes when more specific information is available

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement rates, Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines, Data Quality: Decreased accuracy of health records

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies completeness and level of paraplegia.

Incomplete documentation

Impact

Risk of audits due to lack of specificity in paraplegia documentation.

Mitigation

Ensure thorough documentation of neurological exams and imaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

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