ICD-10-CM Code For Postpolio Syndrome: Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group G14 includes late effects of poliomyelitis presenting as progressive muscle weakness, fatigue, pain, and other neuromuscular sequelae that occur years after the initial poliovirus infection. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document ongoing functional impairment, progression of neuromuscular deficits, and complications related to prior poliomyelitis, capturing disease severity and clinical complexity relevant to this group. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM G14 group supports complete clinical documentation and appropriate reimbursement.

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ICD-10-CM G14: Postpolio Syndrome Overview

The diagnoses grouped under ICD-10-CM G14 represent late effects of poliomyelitis characterized by new progressive muscle weakness, fatigue, and musculoskeletal pain occurring years after the initial infection. These conditions primarily affect the nervous system and neuromuscular function and can lead to decreased mobility and functional decline. Accurate coding matters for complete clinical documentation and helps ensure appropriate reimbursement for services related to long-term management and rehabilitation.

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ICD-10-CM G14: Postpolio Syndrome Overview

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a patient presents with new or progressive neuromuscular symptoms that are attributed to a prior episode of poliomyelitis rather than an unrelated neuromuscular disorder. These codes are appropriate for documenting ongoing management, functional limitations, and complications linked to the late effects of poliomyelitis.

ICD-10-CM Codes

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ICD-10-CM Code	Description
G14	Postpolio syndrome

DRG Codes

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DRG Code	Description
091	Other Disorders of Nervous System with MCC
092	Other Disorders of Nervous System with CC
093	Other Disorders of Nervous System without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient in their 50s with a history of poliomyelitis in childhood presents to a neurology clinic with progressive new generalized fatigue, worsening muscle weakness in previously affected limbs, and exertional muscle pain over months that impair activities of daily living. The patient reports years of stability followed by gradual decline in strength and increased difficulty with mobility, prompting evaluation for late effects of prior poliovirus infection; the clinician documents the condition as postpolio sequelae to explain the delayed progressive neuromuscular symptoms. Typical codes: G14.
An older patient with prior paralytic polio is seen in primary care for increasing shortness of breath on exertion, decreased respiratory reserve, and sleep-disordered breathing; pulmonary function testing shows restrictive pattern attributed to weakened respiratory muscles. The visit focuses on chronic respiratory compromise related to remote polio and ongoing functional decline, so the clinician assigns the late effects diagnosis to capture the systemic sequelae impacting respiratory status. Typical codes: G14.
A patient with a remote history of poliomyelitis presents to the emergency department after a fall resulting from sudden worsening of lower limb weakness and muscle fatigue; evaluation rules out acute stroke or peripheral neuropathy, and the team documents an exacerbation of late post-polio muscle weakness contributing to the fall and need for rehabilitation services. The diagnosis is recorded to indicate the late sequelae of prior polio as a contributing comorbidity to the acute injury and plan for post-acute care. Typical codes: G14.

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
G14	Postpolio syndrome

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
091	Other Disorders of Nervous System with MCC
092	Other Disorders of Nervous System with CC
093	Other Disorders of Nervous System without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient in their 50s with a history of poliomyelitis in childhood presents to a neurology clinic with progressive new generalized fatigue, worsening muscle weakness in previously affected limbs, and exertional muscle pain over months that impair activities of daily living. The patient reports years of stability followed by gradual decline in strength and increased difficulty with mobility, prompting evaluation for late effects of prior poliovirus infection; the clinician documents the condition as postpolio sequelae to explain the delayed progressive neuromuscular symptoms. Typical codes: G14.
An older patient with prior paralytic polio is seen in primary care for increasing shortness of breath on exertion, decreased respiratory reserve, and sleep-disordered breathing; pulmonary function testing shows restrictive pattern attributed to weakened respiratory muscles. The visit focuses on chronic respiratory compromise related to remote polio and ongoing functional decline, so the clinician assigns the late effects diagnosis to capture the systemic sequelae impacting respiratory status. Typical codes: G14.
A patient with a remote history of poliomyelitis presents to the emergency department after a fall resulting from sudden worsening of lower limb weakness and muscle fatigue; evaluation rules out acute stroke or peripheral neuropathy, and the team documents an exacerbation of late post-polio muscle weakness contributing to the fall and need for rehabilitation services. The diagnosis is recorded to indicate the late sequelae of prior polio as a contributing comorbidity to the acute injury and plan for post-acute care. Typical codes: G14.

Related Codes

G10-HUNTINGTON-S-DISEASE

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G11-HEREDITARY-ATAXIA

ICD-10-CM Code For Hereditary Ataxia: Group Overview

G12-SPINAL-MUSCULAR-ATROPHY-AND-RELATED-SYNDROMES

ICD-10-CM Code For Spinal Muscular Atrophy And Related Syndromes: Group Overview

G13-SYSTEMIC-ATROPHIES-CENTRAL-NERVOUS-SYSTEM

ICD-10-CM Code For Systemic Atrophies Primarily Affecting Central Nervous System: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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ICD-10-CM Codes

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

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What does ICD-10-CM code group `G14` represent?

How is accurate coding within `G14` important for documentation and reimbursement?

Which ICD-10-CM code(s) are included in this group?

What related DRGs may be triggered by diagnoses in `G14`?

What clinical features should documentation capture for `G14` coding?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What does ICD-10-CM code group `G14` represent?

How is accurate coding within `G14` important for documentation and reimbursement?

Which ICD-10-CM code(s) are included in this group?

What related DRGs may be triggered by diagnoses in `G14`?

What clinical features should documentation capture for `G14` coding?

References