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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Facial Droop

ICD-10 Coding for Facial Droop

G51.0
I69.092
R29.810

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

Also Known as:
Facial Weakness
Facial Paralysis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Facial Droop

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Facial Droop

Use ICD-10 code G51.0 for bell's palsy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bell's palsy

Billable Code
G51.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Unilateral facial weakness with no other neurological deficits.

Applicable To

  • • Idiopathic facial nerve palsy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies Bell's palsy with supporting clinical findings.

Facial weakness following stroke

Billable Code
I69.092
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when facial droop is a sequela of a confirmed cerebrovascular accident.

Applicable To

  • • Facial droop as a sequela of stroke

Important Notes

  • • Sequence stroke code first, followed by I69.092.

Facial weakness

Billable Code
R29.810
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use temporarily when facial weakness is present but the cause is not yet determined.

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified facial weakness

Important Notes

  • • Replace with a more specific code once the etiology is confirmed.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

A69.23

Lyme disease with facial palsy

Use when Lyme disease is confirmed as the cause of facial palsy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for facial droop?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified facial droop is R29.810. For Bell's palsy, use G51.0, and for facial weakness following a stroke, use I69.092.

When should G51.0 be used for facial droop?

Use G51.0 for facial droop when Bell's palsy is confirmed by clinical examination and imaging, with no other neurological deficits.

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