Definition
Programs that provide comprehensive medical services on an inpatient or outpatient basis for people who have amyotropic lateral sclerosis. ALS is a syndrome, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that is marked by muscular weakness and atrophy with spasticity and increased action of the reflexes due to degeneration of the motor neurons of the spinal cord, medulla and cortex.
URL Name
LT-1750-0550
Third Level Code
LT-1750
Taxonomy Code
LT-1750.0550
Parent Code
LT-1750
Family Code
L
Second Level Code
LT
Fourth Level Code
LT-1750-0550
Use References
Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis Clinics, Lou Gehrig's Disease Clinics, ALS Treatment Centers
Publication Status
Online