I am trying to correctly code for a pt who has been diagnosed variously with cerebral palsy following MVA, traumatic brain damage following MVA, spastic paraplegia, etc. I’m pretty sure I need the S06.2X9S with a condition code indicating MVA for the 2nd dx; my question is whether I can use G80.0 as the primary – my reading seems to indicate that the code is for a congenital condition, whereas this patient’s condition is post-traumatic. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Janet Beck, CPC