G83.89
BillableOther specified paralytic syndromes
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 254 — Monoplegia, Other Paralytic Syndromes
0.000V24HCC 104 — Monoplegia, Other Paralytic Syndromes
0.304ESRDHCC 104 — Monoplegia, Other Paralytic Syndromes
0.000What This Code Means
A specific type of paralysis or weakness that doesn't fit into other defined categories, affecting muscle function and movement.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the paralytic syndrome is clearly identified but doesn't match other G83 codes; document the specific type of paralysis in the medical record
- •Consider if a more specific code exists before assigning this 'other specified' code
Clinical Significance
Other specified paralytic syndromes captures paralytic conditions that are clearly identified clinically but do not fit into the other defined categories within G83. This includes rare or atypical paralysis patterns that defy standard classification. Proper use of this code indicates the provider has specified a particular syndrome, but it does not match the standard options, which is different from the unspecified code G83.9 where the syndrome is not identified at all.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Documentation of a specific paralytic syndrome with clinical details
- ✓Explanation of why the condition does not fit other G83 categories
- ✓Underlying etiology documented and coded separately
- ✓Neurological examination findings
- ✓Functional impact and limitations
- ✓Active treatment or management plan
Commonly Confused Codes
G83.9 Paralytic syndrome, unspecified — use when the type of paralysis is not identified; G83.89 is for identified but non-standard syndromesG83.81-G83.84 Specific paralytic syndromes — use Brown-Sequard, anterior cord, posterior cord, or Todd when applicableG83.0 Diplegia of upper limbs — specific upper limb patternG82.20-G82.54 Paraplegia/quadriplegia codes — for bilateral lower or all-limb paralysis
Code Hierarchy
└G83Other paralytic syndromes└G83.8Other specified paralytic syndromes└G83.89Other specified paralytic syndromes
└G83.89Other specified paralytic syndromes