Advanced Search

Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert

Clinical Focus:

What Is Quadriplegia?

Published on Tue Apr 30, 2013

The term quadriplegia, is derived from the Latin term ‘quad’ meaning four and the Greek word ‘plegia’ meaning inability to move. Quadriplegia implies the inability to move both the arms and the legs. Some providers also use the alternate term “tetraplegia” instead of quadriplegia.  The major cause for quadriplegia is injury to the spinal cord. This injury is referred to [...]
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in Revenue Cycle Insider
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more

Other Articles in this issue of

Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert

View All