ICD-10-CM R29.5: Transient paralysis

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for R29.5

Transient paralysis

Coding Notes & Guidelines for R29.5

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

transient ischemic attack (G45.9)

Code First

any associated spinal cord injury (S14.0, S14.1-, S24.0, S24.1-, S34.0-, S34.1-)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

R29 - Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems

About ICD-10-CM Code R29.5 (Transient paralysis)

ICD-10-CM code R29.5 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R29.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about R29.5 - Transient paralysis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Transient paralysis.