Coding
Paraplegia
Paraplegia is paralysis affecting both lower extremities, most commonly caused by spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, or other neurological disorders
Definition
Paraplegia is paralysis affecting both lower extremities, most commonly caused by spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, or other neurological disorders
Why it matters
Paraplegia is part of the Coding vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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