Other paralytic syndrome
On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.
The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 438.5 can be accessed here.
- 438.5 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
- View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 438.* hierarchy
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Use additional code to identify type of paralytic syndrome, such as:
- locked-in state (344.81)
- quadriplegia (344.00-344.09)
438.5 excludes:
- late effects of cerebrovascular accident with:
2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 438.5