Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, imported

This code signifies an acute neurological condition characterized by flaccid paralysis resulting from an infection with wild poliovirus. The "imported" designation indicates that the infection was acquired outside the country where the diagnosis is made, typically in an endemic region.

Assign this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of acute paralytic poliomyelitis caused by wild poliovirus, and the patient's history clearly indicates the infection was acquired during travel to an area where wild poliovirus is circulating. Supporting documentation would include travel history, laboratory confirmation of wild poliovirus, and clinical findings of acute flaccid paralysis.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "wild virus" and "imported" to differentiate from vaccine-associated or indigenous cases.
• Distinguish from non-paralytic poliomyelitis (A80.0) or other forms of acute flaccid paralysis.
• Sequence as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter.