A80
Non-billableAcute poliomyelitis
A80 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute poliomyelitis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as A80.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- A00-B99
- Subcodes
- 6
- Edition
- FY2026
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is polio? Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a disease that spreads from person to person. It is caused by the poliovirus. The virus attacks the nervous system. In serious cases, it can cause paralysis (where you can't move parts of the body). The paralysis may be lifelong and can sometimes be life-threatening. Because of vaccines, polio is rare in the United States. But polio does occur in some parts of the world,…
Read more about Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •acute flaccid myelitis (G04.82)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code A80?
- A80 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute poliomyelitis". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
- Is A80 a billable code?
- No — A80 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as A80.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from A80?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): acute flaccid myelitis (G04.82).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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