Find information on spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, including clinical documentation, medical coding, and healthcare resources. This page covers topics such as GMFCS level V, ICD-10 code G80.1, motor function classification system, severe cerebral palsy, developmental delays, treatment options, and supportive care for individuals with spastic quadriplegia. Learn about physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistive technology. Explore resources for parents, caregivers, and medical professionals involved in the care of patients with this diagnosis.
Also known as
Spastic cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy with spasticity affecting body movement and posture.
Dyskinetic cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy characterized by involuntary movements affecting various body parts.
Ataxic cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy primarily affecting balance and coordination.
Mixed type cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy with a combination of spastic, dyskinetic, and/or ataxic features.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the diagnosis Cerebral Palsy?
Yes
Is it spastic type?
No
Do not code G80.0. Review documentation for alternative diagnosis.
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Spastic quadriplegic CP |
| Spastic diplegic CP |
| Spastic hemiplegic CP |
Coding cerebral palsy without specifying affected side(s) leads to inaccurate severity and reimbursement. Use G80.1- with laterality codes.
Documentation must support the specific quadriplegic CP type (e.g., spastic). Inconsistent G80.1- sub-type coding impacts quality metrics.
Comorbidities like intellectual disability (F70-F79) or epilepsy (G40) are often present and must be coded for accurate risk adjustment.
Patient presents with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. This diagnosis of cerebral palsy is characterized by significant motor impairments affecting all four limbs, consistent with quadriplegia. The spastic subtype indicates increased muscle tone, hyperreflexia, and clonus. Clinical findings include significant limitations in gross motor skills such as sitting, crawling, and walking. Fine motor skills are also severely impacted, affecting hand function and manipulation of objects. The patient exhibits persistent primitive reflexes, delayed developmental milestones, and difficulties with oral motor control impacting speech and feeding. Associated conditions may include seizures, intellectual disability, visual impairments, and hearing loss. The etiology is likely related to a prenatal or perinatal brain injury. Management focuses on a multidisciplinary approach including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistive devices. Medical interventions may address spasticity management with medications such as baclofen or botulinum toxin injections. Regular monitoring of developmental progress and functional abilities is essential. The patient's current functional level necessitates significant caregiver support for activities of daily living. Prognosis for independent ambulation is poor, and the focus is on maximizing functional independence within the context of their limitations. ICD-10 code G80.0 Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy is used for billing and coding purposes. Continued comprehensive care and support are recommended to optimize the patient's quality of life.