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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Ischemic Left Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Ischemic Left Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke

I63.412

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute ischemic left middle cerebral artery stroke includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Left MCA Stroke
Left Middle Cerebral Artery Infarction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Ischemic Left Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Ischemic Left Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke

Use ICD-10 code I63.412 for cerebral infarction due to embolism of left middle cerebral artery, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cerebral infarction due to embolism of left middle cerebral artery

Billable Code
I63.412
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging confirms embolism in left MCA.
documentation:
  • • Documentation specifies 'embolism' and 'left MCA'.

Applicable To

  • • Acute ischemic stroke due to embolism of left MCA

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and mechanism (embolism) are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R29.7-

NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score

Use to document stroke severity at admission.

I48.91

Unspecified atrial fibrillation

Use if atrial fibrillation is present and contributes to embolism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute ischemic left MCA stroke?

The ICD-10 code for an acute ischemic stroke due to embolism of the left middle cerebral artery is I63.412.

How do you document a left MCA stroke?

Document the type, mechanism, and laterality of the stroke, including NIHSS score and imaging confirmation.

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