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

ICD-10 Coding for CVA with Right-Sided Weakness

I69.351
R53.1

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

Also Known as:
Stroke with Right Hemiparesis
Cerebral Infarction with Right-Sided Weakness
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for CVA with Right-Sided Weakness

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

Use ICD-10 code I69.351 for hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

Billable Code
I69.351
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented right-sided hemiparesis linked to a past CVA

Applicable To

  • • Right-sided hemiparesis due to previous stroke

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'hemiparesis' rather than 'weakness' for accurate coding.

Weakness

Billable Code
R53.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Generalized weakness without specific linkage to CVA

Applicable To

  • • Generalized weakness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure that weakness is not misinterpreted as hemiparesis without proper documentation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R53.1

Use for generalized weakness not linked to CVA.

Additional codes that should be used in conjunction with the main diagnosis codes when applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for CVA with right-sided weakness, specifically hemiparesis, is I69.351 if it affects the right dominant side.

How do you document CVA with right-sided weakness?

Document CVA with right-sided weakness by linking hemiparesis to the past CVA, including neurological exam findings and imaging results.

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