Guillain–Barré syndrome
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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:Guillain-Barre syndrome (Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP))Click Expand to show legacy content.
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Category: Neurological Problem (old) |
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| Main Diagnosis: | Guillain-Barre' Syndrome |
| Sub Diagnosis: | GUILLAIN-BARRE' SYNDROME |
| Diagnosis Code: | 51400 - Guillain-Barre' Syndrome |
| Comorbid Diagnosis: | No |
| Charlson Comorbid coding (pre ICD10): | 0 |
| Program: | CC & Med |
| Status: | Currently Collected
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- Guillain-Barre syndrome is an acute polyneuropathy, a disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system. Ascending paralysis, weakness beginning in the feet and hands and migrating towards the trunk, is the most typical symptom, and some subtypes cause change in sensation or pain as well as dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. It can cause life-threatening complications, in particular if the breathing muscles are affected or if there is autonomic nervous system involvement. The disease is usually triggered by an infection.