icd10free.comPowered by Curo

ICD-10 Coding for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy(G23.1, F02.80, G12.2)

Save

Learn about the ICD-10 coding for progressive supranuclear palsy, including primary code G23.1, documentation requirements, and differentiation from similar conditions.

Also known as:
PSPSteele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

G00-G99Primary Range

Diseases of the nervous system

→
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Progressive supranuclear ophthalmoplegia [Steele-Richardson-Olszewski]
G23.1Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Parkinson's diseaseG20
Motor neuron diseaseG12.2

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

Using G12.2 instead of G23.1

Impact

Clinical: Misrepresents the patient's condition., Regulatory: Non-compliance with ICD-10 guidelines., Financial: Potential for incorrect billing and reimbursement.

Mitigation

Verify clinical criteria for PSP., Cross-check with diagnostic imaging.

Confusing PSP with Parkinson's disease

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: Misclassification affects compliance with coding standards., Data Quality: Impacts the accuracy of health data records.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation highlights vertical gaze palsy and early falls.

Incorrect Code Sequencing

Impact

Failure to sequence G23.1 before dementia codes.

Mitigation

Educate coders on sequencing rules.

Frequently Asked Questions