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ICD-10 Code B91: Sequelae of poliomyelitis
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents sequelae of poliomyelitis in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
1Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
block
B90-B94Sequelae of infectious and parasitic diseases
currentB90-B94
Official coding notes
Excludes1 (do not code together)
- postpolio syndrome (G14)
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
Infectious Disease SpecialistGeneral Physician
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Sibling codes
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CPT 95910high
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 110270004high
Late effects of poliomyelitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 16015551000119107high
Bilateral osteopathy of feet following poliomyelitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 425561001high
Neurogenic urinary bladder following poliomyelitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 329841000119103high
Neuromuscular scoliosis due to and following poliomyelitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 329861000119104high
Neuromuscular scoliosis of cervical spine due to and following poliomyelitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 329851000119101high
Neuromuscular scoliosis of occipitoatlantoaxial spine due to and following poliomyelitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
B91
Common synonyms
Sequelae of poliomyelitis
Frequently asked questions
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