G12.20 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Motor neuron disease, unspecified for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to G12.20 ICD10 Code:
- G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system
- G10-G14 Systemic atrophies primarily affecting the central nervous system
- G12 Spinal muscular atrophy and related syndromes
- G12.2 Motor neuron disease
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
G12.20 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about G12.20 ICD 10 code
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a nervous system disease that attacks nerve cells called neurons in your brain and spinal cord. These neurons transmit messages from your brain and spinal cord to your voluntary muscles - the ones you can control, like in your arms and legs. At first, this causes mild muscle problems. Some people notice:
- Trouble walking or running
- Trouble writing
- Speech problems
Eventually, you lose your strength and cannot move. When muscles in your chest fail, you cannot breathe. A breathing machine can help, but most people with ALS die from respiratory failure.
The disease usually strikes between age 40 and 60. More men than women get it. No one knows what causes ALS. It can run in families, but usually it strikes at random. There is no cure. Medicines can relieve symptoms and, sometimes, prolong survival.
NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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