G82.2

Applicable To

• Paralysis of both lower limbs NOS

• Paraparesis lower) NOS

• Paraplegia lower) NOS

Clinical Information

• A slight paralysis or weakness of both legs.

• Complete or partial loss of movement in the lower part of the body, including both legs

• Complete paralysis of the lower half of the body including both legs, often caused by damage to the spinal cord.

• Mild to moderate loss of bilateral lower extremity motor function, which may be a manifestation of spinal cord diseases; peripheral nervous system diseases; muscular diseases; intracranial hypertension; parasagittal brain lesions; and other conditions.

• Paralysis of the legs and lower part of the body.

• Paralysis of the lower limbs and trunk.

• Severe or complete loss of motor function in the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk.

• Severe or complete loss of motor function in the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk. This condition is most often associated with spinal cord diseases, although brain diseases; peripheral nervous system diseases; neuromuscular diseases; and muscular diseases may also cause bilateral leg weakness.

Details

• G82.2 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM G82.2 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G82.2 – other international versions of ICD-10 G82.2 may differ.