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ICD-10 Coding for Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy(G11.4, G25.82U, G40.909)

Learn about the ICD-10 coding for spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy (G80.0), including documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:
Spastic QuadriplegiaQuadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy

G00-G99Primary Range

Diseases of the nervous system

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Key Information

Essential facts and insights aboutSpastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Spastic quadriplegic cerebral pals
G80.0Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Spastic diplegic cerebral palsyG80.1

Use when spasticity is primarily in the legs.

Quadriplegia, unspecifiedG82.50

Use for acquired quadriplegia not due to cerebral palsy.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy.

Using G80.0 for acquired quadriplegia

Impact

Clinical: Misrepresents the patient's condition., Regulatory: Non-compliance with ICD-10 guidelines., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Verify the etiology of quadriplegia is congenital., Cross-check with imaging and clinical history.

Confusing spastic quadriplegic CP with functional quadriplegia

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to denied claims., Compliance: May result in non-compliance with coding standards., Data Quality: Affects the accuracy of patient records.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies 'spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy' and not just 'quadriplegia'.

Incorrect coding of quadriplegia

Impact

Risk of coding acquired quadriplegia as G80.0.

Mitigation

Implement thorough documentation review processes.

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