Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute ischemic stroke includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Use ICD-10 code I63.0 for cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of precerebral arteries, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Atrial fibrillation and flutter
Use to document atrial fibrillation as a risk factor.
Status post administration of tPA (rtPA) in a different facility within the last 24 hours prior to admission to a current facility
Use when patient received tPA prior to transfer.
The ICD-10 code for acute ischemic stroke is I63.x, which specifies the type of occlusion and the affected artery.
Acute ischemic stroke should not be coded in outpatient settings without imaging confirmation, as it requires detailed clinical validation.