A80 ICD-10-CM Code: Acute poliomyelitis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
A80Acute poliomyelitis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where A80 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Viral and prion infections of the central nervous system (A80-A89)
- 3
Category A80
Acute poliomyelitis
- 4
Code A80
Acute poliomyelitis
Codes under A80
A80 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for A80.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for A80.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A80.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- acute flaccid myelitis (G04.82)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for A80.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code A80 mean?
A80 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Acute poliomyelitis.”
Is A80 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. A80 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is A80 located in ICD-10-CM?
A80 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Viral and prion infections of the central nervous system (A80-A89) (A80–A89), under category A80, Acute poliomyelitis.
What coding notes are listed for A80?
No inclusion terms are listed for A80 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: acute flaccid myelitis (G04.82). No Excludes2 note is listed.