DocScrib
How it WorksPricingBlog
Sign InSign UpBook a Demo
DocScrib

AI-powered medical documentation platform streamlining healthcare workflows through intelligent transcription and clinical note generation.

Book a Demo

Product

  • Medical Templates
  • Pricing
  • Integrations
  • Security & Compliance

Resources

  • Blog
  • Documentation
  • Case Studies

Contact

  • support@docscrib.com
  • +1 (555) 123-4567
  • 123 Healthcare Blvd
    Medical District, CA 90210
© 2025 DocScrib. All rights reserved.
Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceCookie Policy
Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Basal Ganglia Stroke and Costovertebral Angle Tenderness

ICD-10 Coding for Basal Ganglia Stroke and Costovertebral Angle Tenderness

I63.81
R10.11

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for basal ganglia stroke and costovertebral angle tenderness includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Basal Ganglia Infarction
CVA Tenderness
Join 10,000+ Happy Clinicians

The AI Medical Scribe for Happiest Clinicians

Save 2+ hours daily with instant clinical documentation.
Our AI scribe listens, understands, and generates comprehensive medical notes so you can focus on patient care.

Start Free Trial
No credit card required•HIPAA compliant
Recording Controls
Start recording to see live transcription
Live Conversation - Try For Free!
Real-time transcription with automatic speaker identification

Ready to Record

Start recording to see live conversation transcription

Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Basal Ganglia Stroke and Costovertebral Angle Tenderness

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Basal Ganglia Stroke and Costovertebral Angle Tenderness

Use ICD-10 code I63.81 for lacunar infarction, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Lacunar infarction

Billable Code
I63.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI shows <3 cm lesion in basal ganglia

Applicable To

  • • Small artery occlusion in basal ganglia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lesion size and vessel involvement are documented.

Right costovertebral angle tenderness

Billable Code
R10.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Physical exam confirming right CVA tenderness

Applicable To

  • • Right flank pain on percussion

Important Notes

  • • Document laterality and associated symptoms.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R29.7

National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score

Use to document stroke severity.

N10

Acute pyelonephritis

Use if kidney infection is confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a basal ganglia stroke coded in ICD-10?

Basal ganglia strokes are coded as I63.81 for lacunar infarctions and I63.89 for other specified cerebral infarctions, depending on lesion size and vessel involvement.

What is costovertebral angle tenderness?

Costovertebral angle tenderness is a clinical sign indicating potential kidney issues, coded as R10.11 for right side and R10.12 for left side.

Quick Navigation
All DiagnosesICD-10 Codes

Related Resources

How Medical Coding WorksBrowse All Codes