A80
Non-billableAcute poliomyelitis
Acute poliomyelitis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- •postpolio syndromeG14
- •sequelae of poliomyelitisB91
- •sequelae of viral encephalitisB94.1
- •acute flaccid myelitisG04.82
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (6)
A80.0Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, vaccine-associated
A80.1Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, imported
A80.2Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, indigenous
A80.3Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, other and unspecified
A80.4Acute nonparalytic poliomyelitis
A80.9Acute poliomyelitis, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(29)
UMLS
- Acute PoliomyelitisC0032371
- Acute Poliomyelitis, EpidemicC0032371
- Acute poliomyelitisC0032371
- Acute poliomyelitis (disorder)C0032371
- Acute poliomyelitis, unspecifiedC0032371
- Acute unspecified poliomyelitisC0032371
- Epidemic Acute PoliomyelitisC0032371
- Epidemic acute poliomyelitisC0032371
- Heine-Medin diseaseC0032371
- Infantile paralysisC0032371
- Infection, PoliomyelitisC0032371
- Infections, PoliomyelitisC0032371
- PM - PoliomyelitisC0032371
- PolioC0032371
- Polio acuteC0032371
- PoliomyelitisC0032371
- Poliomyelitis (acute)C0032371
- Poliomyelitis InfectionC0032371
- Poliomyelitis InfectionsC0032371
- Poliomyelitis NOSC0032371
- Poliomyelitis acuteC0032371
- Poliomyelitis, AcuteC0032371
- Poliomyelitis, Epidemic AcuteC0032371
- PoliosC0032371
- acute polioC0032371
- acute poliomyelitisC0032371
- polioC0032371
- poliomyelitisC0032371
- poliosC0032371
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for acute poliomyelitis?
The ICD-10-CM code for acute poliomyelitis is A80. The full clinical description is "Acute poliomyelitis". A80 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code A80 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A80 represents “Acute poliomyelitis”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is A80 a billable code?
No, A80 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under A80.
What chapter is A80 in?
A80 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A80?
A80 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; postpolio syndrome (G14); sequelae of poliomyelitis (B91); and 2 more.
What are the subcategories under A80?
A80 has 6 child codes, including: A80.0 (Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, vaccine-associated), A80.1 (Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, imported), A80.2 (Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, indigenous), A80.3 (Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, other and unspecified), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with A80?
Yes, when using A80, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A80?
A80 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0032371. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A80 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like acute poliomyelitis affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of A80?
A80 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C81 (Acute poliomyelitis).
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