Other acute paralytic poliomyelitis

This code signifies an acute paralytic poliomyelitis infection that does not fit the criteria for bulbar or other specified forms. It indicates a recent onset of paralysis directly attributable to poliovirus, affecting motor neurons in the spinal cord or brainstem, leading to muscle weakness or flaccid paralysis.

Use this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of acute paralytic poliomyelitis, and the specific type (e.g., bulbar) is not documented or does not apply. This typically applies to cases where the paralysis is primarily spinal or generalized, without predominant bulbar involvement. Supporting documentation should include a definitive diagnosis of poliomyelitis and evidence of acute onset paralysis.

• Differentiate from post-polio syndrome (G14), which represents late effects, not acute infection.
• Ensure documentation specifies "acute" and "paralytic" to support this code.
• Consider sequencing this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter.