2025 ICD-10-CM code A80.39
Other acute paralytic poliomyelitis. This code represents a type of acute paralytic poliomyelitis not otherwise specified in the ICD-10-CM.
Medical necessity for services related to acute paralytic poliomyelitis is established by the presence of signs and symptoms consistent with the condition. The need for diagnostic tests, pain management, rehabilitation, and other treatments must be documented to justify medical necessity.
Diagnosis of acute paralytic poliomyelitis involves assessing the patient's symptoms, conducting neurological examinations, and laboratory tests (blood, stool, and cerebrospinal fluid) to identify antibodies to the virus. Specific tests may include reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Imaging studies like MRI of the spinal cord, electromyography, and spinal tap can also be performed. Treatment mainly focuses on managing symptoms, including pain relief. Rehabilitation therapy may be beneficial for paralysis. Preventive measures, especially vaccination, are crucial.
In simple words: Acute paralytic poliomyelitis is a very contagious viral disease that affects the nervous system. It is caused by the poliovirus. Although nearly eradicated,it primarily affects children under 5. The virus spreads through contact with infected feces. This particular code is used when the specific type of acute paralytic poliomyelitis isn't covered by any other code in the category.
Other acute paralytic poliomyelitis
Example 1: A 3-year-old child presents with sudden onset of fever, muscle weakness, and pain in the legs. After examination and laboratory tests, the diagnosis is acute paralytic poliomyelitis, but the specific type isn't identified, so A80.39 is used., A healthcare provider in a rural area encounters a case of acute paralytic poliomyelitis where laboratory facilities for specific typing are unavailable. After confirming the diagnosis, the provider uses A80.39 due to the lack of specific type identification., During an outbreak of acute paralytic poliomyelitis, several cases present with similar symptoms but variations in the affected nerves. When the specific type cannot be determined through available diagnostic methods, A80.39 is used for accurate reporting.
Documentation should include details of the patient's symptoms (fever, muscle weakness, pain, loss of reflexes), neurological examination findings, and laboratory results. If imaging or other diagnostic tests are performed, their results should also be documented. Vaccination history and treatment provided should be noted.
** Acute flaccid myelitis (G04.82) is excluded from this code.
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