ICD-10-CM Code G81.91
Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting right dominant side
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.G81.91 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of hemiplegia, unspecified affecting right dominant side. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code G819 is used to code Hemiparesis
Hemiparesis is weakness of the entire left or right side of the body. Hemiplegia is, in its most severe form, complete paralysis of half of the body. Hemiparesis and hemiplegia can be caused by different medical conditions, including congenital causes, trauma, tumors, or stroke.
| Specialty: | Neurology |
| MeSH Codes: | D006429, D006429, D006429 |
| ICD 9 Codes: | 342.9, 948.9, 438.2 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #056-057 - Degenerative nervous system disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #056-057 - Degenerative nervous system disorders without MCC.
Equivalent ICD-9 Codes GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code G81.91 and a single ICD9 code, 342.91 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: G81.9 - Hemiplegia, unspecified