Paraplegia, Hemiplegia
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This page is about the pre-ICD10 diagnosis coding schema. See the ICD10 Diagnosis List, or the following for similar diagnoses in ICD10:Hemiplegia (paralysis of one side), Paraplegia or quadraplegia/tetraplegiaClick Expand to show legacy content.
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Category: Neurologic (old) |
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| Main Diagnosis: | Paraplegia, Hemiplegia |
| Sub Diagnosis: | PARAPLEGIA, HEMIPLEGIA |
| Diagnosis Code: | 53700 |
| Comorbid Diagnosis: | Yes |
| Charlson Comorbid coding (pre ICD10): | 2 |
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Do not code this diagnosis when it happens as a result of a CVA-Cerebral Vascular Accident. Template:Discussion
- Why should we not use this diagnosis and combine it with the CVA code if it is from that?--LKolesar 07:30, 2018 March 28 (CDT)