G04.82
BillableAcute flaccid myelitis
G04.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute flaccid myelitis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is acute flaccid myelitis (AFM)? Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a neurologic disease . It is rare, but serious. It affects an area of the spinal cord called gray matter. This can cause the muscles and reflexes in the body to become weak. Because of these symptoms, some people call AFM a "polio-like" illness. But it is different from polio . AFM is not caused by polioviruses. What causes acute flaccid myelitis…
Read more about Acute Flaccid Myelitis at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •transverse myelitis (G37.3)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code G04.82?
- G04.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute flaccid myelitis". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
- Is G04.82 a billable code?
- Yes — G04.82 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from G04.82?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): transverse myelitis (G37.3).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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