In simple words: Paraplegia is a condition where a person loses the ability to move or feel their legs and lower body. It's usually caused by an injury to the brain or spinal cord, which prevents signals from reaching the lower body.

Paraplegia is a neurological condition characterized by paralysis of the lower half of the body, including the legs, feet, and sometimes the abdomen. It results from damage to the brain or spinal cord, disrupting communication between the brain and the lower body. Paraplegia can be complete, with total loss of motor and sensory function, or incomplete, with partial loss of function.

Example 1: A 25-year-old male sustains a spinal cord injury in a motor vehicle accident, resulting in complete paraplegia., A 60-year-old female experiences gradual onset of paraplegia due to a spinal tumor., A child with cerebral palsy exhibits paraplegia as part of their overall condition. Because cerebral palsy is excluded fromthis code, another code should be used.

Documentation should include details of the cause of paraplegia (e.g., trauma, disease), the level of spinal cord involvement, the extent of motor and sensory loss, and any associated complications.

** Paraplegia can have a significant impact on a patient's daily life, affecting mobility, bowel and bladder function, and overall well-being. Comprehensive care often involves a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.