ICD-10 Code A80.1 – Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, imported (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A80.1 – Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, imported
What it is
This code identifies acute paralytic poliomyelitis caused by wild poliovirus in a patient with an imported infection. Use it when documentation confirms paralysis and the virus was acquired outside the local area.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include acute flaccid paralysis, often asymmetric, with reduced reflexes. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for confirmed poliovirus infection and evidence that the case is imported.
When to use this code
Use A80.1 when the record states paralytic poliomyelitis due to wild virus and specifies imported exposure or infection. It is appropriate for confirmed cases documented by the provider, public health report, or infectious disease note. Check documentation if the source or import status is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for vaccine-associated poliomyelitis, nonparalytic poliomyelitis, or unspecified poliomyelitis. Check documentation if the record does not clearly identify wild virus and imported infection.
Coding tip
Code the imported status only when it is explicitly documented; otherwise, verify the record before assigning A80.1.