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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dysarthria due to Stroke

ICD-10 Coding for Dysarthria due to Stroke

I69.351
R47.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dysarthria due to stroke includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Speech disorder post-stroke
Dysarthria secondary to cerebrovascular accident
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dysarthria due to Stroke

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dysarthria due to Stroke

Use ICD-10 code I69.351 for sequelae of cerebral infarction, right dominant side, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sequelae of cerebral infarction, right dominant side

Billable Code
I69.351
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of residual stroke effects on the right dominant side
documentation:
  • • Explicit linkage of dysarthria to stroke

Applicable To

  • • Residual effects of stroke on the right dominant side

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and dominance are documented.

Dysarthria and anarthria

Billable Code
R47.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Speech assessment confirming dysarthria
  • • Neurological exam linking speech disorder to stroke

Applicable To

  • • Speech disorders due to neurological conditions

Important Notes

  • • Always document the cause-effect relationship with stroke.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R47.1

Dysarthria and anarthria

Used to specify speech disorder due to stroke.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dysarthria due to stroke?

The ICD-10 code for dysarthria due to stroke is R47.1, used in conjunction with an I69.3 code to specify the stroke sequelae.

How do you document dysarthria due to a cerebrovascular accident?

Document dysarthria due to a cerebrovascular accident by linking the speech disorder explicitly to the stroke using phrases like 'secondary to' and providing detailed clinical assessments.

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