2022 ICD-10-CM Code G32
Other degenerative disorders of nervous system in diseases classified elsewhere
Not Valid for Submission
| ICD-10: | G32 |
| Short Description: | Oth degeneratv disord of nervous sys in dis classd elswhr |
| Long Description: | Other degenerative disorders of nervous system in diseases classified elsewhere |
Code Classification
G32 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other degenerative disorders of nervous system in diseases classified elsewhere. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2022 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.
Specific Coding for Oth degeneratv disord of nervous sys in dis classd elswhr
Non-specific codes like G32 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for oth degeneratv disord of nervous sys in dis classd elswhr:
- BILLABLE CODE - Use G32.0 for Subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord in diseases classified elsewhere
- NON-BILLABLE CODE - G32.8 for Other specified degenerative disorders of nervous system in diseases classified elsewhere
- BILLABLE CODE - Use G32.81 for Cerebellar ataxia in diseases classified elsewhere
- BILLABLE CODE - Use G32.89 for Other specified degenerative disorders of nervous system in diseases classified elsewhere
Information for Patients
Degenerative Nerve Diseases
Degenerative nerve diseases affect many of your body's activities, such as balance, movement, talking, breathing, and heart function. Many of these diseases are genetic. Sometimes the cause is a medical condition such as alcoholism, a tumor, or a stroke. Other causes may include toxins, chemicals, and viruses. Sometimes the cause is unknown.
Degenerative nerve diseases include
- Alzheimer's disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Friedreich ataxia
- Huntington's disease
- Lewy body disease
- Parkinson's disease
- Spinal muscular atrophy
Degenerative nerve diseases can be serious or life-threatening. It depends on the type. Most of them have no cure. Treatments may help improve symptoms, relieve pain, and increase mobility.
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Code History
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)