Postpolio syndrome (G14)
ICD-10 code G14postpolio syndrome, a condition affecting individuals who have previously had poliomyelitis. This is the designated code for diagnosing the late effects of polio, which can cause new muscle weakness and fatigue years after recovery.
Postpolio syndrome, also known as post poliomyelitis syndrome or progressive muscular atrophy, represents a unique set of symptoms that emerge long after the initial polio infection. The ICD-10 code G14 helps medical professionals accurately document this condition, which falls under disorders of the central nervous system related to previous poliomyelitis. Using this specific code ensures clear communication about the patient's ongoing muscular difficulties linked to their prior polio diagnosis. For coders and clinicians, knowing that G14 covers these chronic, delayed effects is crucial for correct diagnosis and treatment planning.
Instructional Notations
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- postpolio myelitic syndrome
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- sequelae of poliomyelitis B91
