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A80.3

Non-billable

Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, other and unspecified

Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, other and unspecified

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

A80-A89

Parent Code

A80

Child Codes

2

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 syndrome (G14)
  • sequelae of poliomyelitis (B91)
  • sequelae of viral encephalitis (B94.1)
  • acute flaccid myelitis (G04.82)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
  • infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
  • infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
  • influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)

Child Codes (2)

A80.30

Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, unspecified

BillableA80.39

Other acute paralytic poliomyelitis

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute paralytic poliomyelitis, other and unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for acute paralytic poliomyelitis, other and unspecified is A80.3. The full clinical description is "Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, other and unspecified". A80.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code A80.3 mean?

ICD-10-CM code A80.3 represents "Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, other and unspecified". 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 A80.3 a billable code?

No, A80.3 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under A80.3.

What chapter is A80.3 in?

A80.3 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).

What codes cannot be used with A80.3?

A80.3 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 A80.3?

A80.3 has 2 child codes, including: A80.30 (Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, unspecified), A80.39 (Other acute paralytic poliomyelitis).

Are additional codes required with A80.3?

Yes, when using A80.3 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for A80.3?

A80.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348166. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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