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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cerebral Ischemia

ICD-10 Coding for Cerebral Ischemia

I63.0
I63.4

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for cerebral ischemia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Ischemic Stroke
Cerebral Infarction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cerebral Ischemia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cerebral Ischemia

Use ICD-10 code I63.0 for cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of precerebral arteries, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of precerebral arteries

Non-Billable
I63.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of thrombosis on imaging
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of affected artery

Applicable To

  • • Thrombosis of basilar artery
  • • Thrombosis of carotid artery

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging supports the diagnosis of thrombosis.

Cerebral infarction due to embolism

Non-Billable
I63.4
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging confirmation of embolism
  • • Neurological deficit lasting >24 hours

Applicable To

  • • Embolism of cerebral arteries

Important Notes

  • • Ensure embolism is documented as the cause.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I69.3

Sequelae of cerebral infarction

Use for documenting residual deficits post-infarction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cerebral ischemia?

The ICD-10 code for cerebral ischemia primarily falls under the I63 category, which includes various types of cerebral infarctions.

How do you code a cerebral infarction due to embolism?

For a cerebral infarction due to embolism, use ICD-10 code I63.4, ensuring documentation of embolic source and affected artery.

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