Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for cardiovascular accident includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cardiovascular Accident
Use ICD-10 code I60 for nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Essential (primary) hypertension
Use if hypertension is documented as a contributing factor.
The ICD-10 code for a cardiovascular accident, commonly known as a stroke, is I63 for cerebral infarction and I60-I62 for non-traumatic hemorrhages.
For strokes with residual effects, use the I69 code range to document sequelae, specifying the type of residual and its linkage to the stroke.