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Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 342.90
Unspecified hemiplegia and hemiparesis affecting unspecified side
  • Short description: UNSP HEMIPLGA UNSPF SIDE.
  • ICD-9-CM 342.90 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 342.90 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2008 version of ICD-9-CM 342.90.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 342.90 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM G81.90 Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting unspecified side
Approximate Synonyms
  • Ataxic hemiparesis (disorder)
  • Facial hemiparesis
  • Facial hemiparesis (weakness)
  • Hemiparesis
  • Hemiparesis (weakness on one side)
  • Hemiparesis (weakness on one side), ataxic
  • Hemiparesis (weakness on one side), left
  • Hemiparesis (weakness on one side), right
  • Hemiparesis, ataxic
  • Hemiparesis, left
  • Hemiparesis, right
  • Hemiplegia
  • Hemiplegia (paralysis on one side)
  • Left facial hemiparesis
  • Left hemiparesis
  • Right facial hemiparesis
  • Right hemiparesis
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