G11.4

Approximate Synonyms

• Paraplegia paralysis of legs), hereditary spastic

Clinical Information

• A group of inherited diseases that share similar phenotypes but are genetically diverse. Different genetic loci for autosomal recessive, autosomal dominant, and x-linked forms of hereditary spastic paraplegia have been identified. Clinically, patients present with slowly progressive distal limb weakness and lower extremity spasticity. Peripheral sensory neurons may be affected in the later stages of the disease. j neurol neurosurg psychiatry 1998 jan;64 1):61-6; curr opin neurol 1997 aug;10 4):313-8)

Details

• G11.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM G11.4 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G11.4 – other international versions of ICD-10 G11.4 may differ.