Coding
Quadriplegia
Quadriplegia, also called Tetraplegia, is paralysis affecting all four limbs and the trunk, usually resulting from a cervical spinal cord injury or
Definition
Quadriplegia, also called Tetraplegia, is paralysis affecting all four limbs and the trunk, usually resulting from a cervical spinal cord injury or
Why it matters
Quadriplegia 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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