A80.2 – Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, indigenous

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Viral and prion infections of the central nervous system

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code A80.2

Code: A80.2 (claims format: A802)
Description: Acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, indigenous
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
Block: A80-A89 Viral and prion infections of the central nervous system
Parent codes: A80

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

A80 – Acute poliomyelitis

Excludes1 (not coded here):

acute flaccid myelitis (G04.82)

Block A80-A89

Excludes1 (not coded here):

postpolio syndrome (G14)
sequelae of poliomyelitis (B91)
sequelae of viral encephalitis (B94.1)

Index terms for A80.2

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Poliomyelitis, paralytic, wild virus, indigenous

Related codes in A80

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A80.2?

A80.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute paralytic poliomyelitis, wild virus, indigenous, in the block A80-A89 (Viral and prion infections of the central nervous system).

Is A80.2 a billable code?

Yes. A80.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does A80.2 belong to?

It belongs to category A80 – Acute poliomyelitis.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.