ICD Code G81-

ICD code G81- is hemiplegia, which refers to paralysis affecting one side of the body.

1. Sudden onset of weakness or paralysis affecting one side of the body

2. Decreased muscle strength or loss of voluntary movement in the arm and/or leg on the same side

3. Absence of abnormal involuntary movements such as tremor or chorea

4. No evidence of spasticity or rigidity due to other neurological conditions

5. Symptoms not attributable to trauma, peripheral nerve injury, or musculoskeletal disorders

6. Clinical findings consistent with upper motor neuron lesion signs (e.g., increased deep tendon reflexes, Babinski sign)

7. Imaging or clinical evaluation ruling out alternative causes such as brain tumor or infection

8. Onset may be acute or chronic, but symptoms are persistent and localized to one side

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code G81- include:

- 97110 (Therapeutic exercises)

- 97112 (Neuromuscular reeducation)

- 97116 (Gait training therapy)

- 97530 (Therapeutic activities)

- 90901 (Biofeedback training)

- 90832, 90834, 90837 (Psychotherapy services, if indicated)

- 99201–99215 (Evaluation and management services)

- 99406, 99407 (Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling, if applicable)

- 95800–95806 (Sleep studies, if indicated)

- 20552, 20553 (Trigger point injections, if indicated)

- 64642, 64643 (Chemodenervation, if indicated)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture, if laboratory monitoring is required)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific clinical scenario and services rendered for ICD code G81-.

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