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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for CVA with Left-Sided Weakness

ICD-10 Coding for CVA with Left-Sided Weakness

I69.354
I69.352

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for cva with left-sided weakness includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Left Hemiparesis Post-CVA
Left-Sided Weakness Due to Stroke
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for CVA with Left-Sided Weakness

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for CVA with Left-Sided Weakness

Use ICD-10 code I69.354 for hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

Billable Code
I69.354
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient exhibits left-sided weakness following a documented CVA.
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify the CVA's impact on the left side and patient handedness.

Applicable To

  • • Left-sided weakness post-CVA in right-handed patients

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the link between CVA and left-sided weakness, and confirm patient handedness.

Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left dominant side

Billable Code
I69.352
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Left-sided weakness post-CVA in left-handed or ambidextrous patients

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the link between CVA and left-sided weakness, and confirm patient handedness.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z86.73

Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits

Use when documenting a history of CVA without current residuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for CVA with left-sided weakness?

The ICD-10 code for CVA with left-sided weakness in a right-handed patient is I69.354, indicating hemiparesis affecting the left non-dominant side.

How do you code left-sided weakness post-stroke?

Code I69.354 for left-sided weakness post-stroke in right-handed patients, and I69.352 for left-handed or ambidextrous patients.

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