ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 045.03
Diagnosis Code: 045.03 (Raw: 04503)
Description: Acute paralytic poliomyelitis specified as bulbar, poliovirus type III
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code 045.03 is designated for Acute paralytic poliomyelitis specified as bulbar, poliovirus type III. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.
