Hemiplegia (paralysis of one side)
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ICD10 Diagnosis | |
Dx: | Hemiplegia (paralysis of one side) |
ICD10 code: | G81 |
Pre-ICD10 counterpart: | Paraplegia, Hemiplegia |
Charlson/ALERT Scale: | Hemiplegia or paraplegia |
APACHE Como Component: | none |
APACHE Acute Component: | none |
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Additional Info
- The spectrum of unilateral muscle weakness goes from minor to full paralysis. For the purpose of this code, consider it present if the person has complete paralysis or severe weakness -- which requires judgement call to be made.
- Minor or relatively minor hemiparesis can be coded Muscle, disorder NOS
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