ICD Code G82.20

ICD code G82.20 is paraplegia, unspecified, which means paralysis of both lower limbs without further specification of the cause or type.

1. Presence of paralysis affecting both lower limbs

2. Absence of voluntary motor function in the legs

3. Loss or significant impairment of sensation in the lower extremities

4. No documentation specifying the underlying cause of the paraplegia

5. No further detail provided regarding the completeness or level of the spinal cord injury

6. Symptoms not attributable to a specific etiology such as trauma, vascular, neoplastic, or infectious causes

7. Exclusion of quadriplegia or monoplegia

8. Clinical documentation supports a diagnosis of paraplegia without additional specification

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code G82.20 include:

- 97110 – Therapeutic exercises

- 97112 – Neuromuscular reeducation

- 97116 – Gait training therapy

- 97530 – Therapeutic activities

- 97535 – Self-care/home management training

- 90901 – Biofeedback training

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

- 99201–99215 – Evaluation and management (E/M) services

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

- 99495, 99496 – Transitional care management services

- 99497 – Advance care planning

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered to address the needs associated with ICD code G82.20.

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