Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for cerebrovascular accident (cva) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Use ICD-10 code I63.X for cerebral infarction, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Dysphagia
Use when dysphagia is documented as a result of stroke.
NIHSS score
Use to document the severity of stroke at the time of admission.
The ICD-10 code for an acute ischemic stroke is I63.X, which requires specification of the artery involved and the etiology.
Document residual deficits using I69.X, ensuring a clear link to the prior CVA and specifying the nature of the deficits.