G31.81 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Alpers disease for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Terms applicables to G31.81 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to G31.81 ICD10 Code:
- G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system
- G30-G32 Other degenerative diseases of the nervous system
- G31 Other degenerative diseases of nervous system, not elsewhere classified
- G31.0 Frontotemporal dementia
- G31.8 Other specified degenerative diseases of nervous system
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
G31.81 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about G31.81 ICD 10 code
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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