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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Facial Weakness

ICD-10 Coding for Facial Weakness

R29.810
G51.0
I69.xxx2

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code R29.810 for facial weakness, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Facial weakness

Billable Code
R29.810
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Facial weakness without a definitive diagnosis
coding:
  • • No evidence of stroke or Bell's palsy

Applicable To

  • • Isolated facial weakness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no definitive diagnosis is present before using R29.810.

Bell's palsy

Billable Code
G51.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Lower motor neuron signs
  • • Forehead involvement

Applicable To

  • • Acute unilateral facial paralysis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of lower motor neuron signs.

Facial weakness as sequela of cerebrovascular disease

Non-Billable
I69.xxx2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of cerebrovascular event
  • • Persistent facial weakness

Applicable To

  • • Facial weakness following stroke

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage to root CVA code.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for facial weakness?

The ICD-10 code for facial weakness is R29.810, used when no definitive diagnosis is present. For Bell's palsy, use G51.0, and for stroke-related weakness, use I69.xxx2.

How do you document facial weakness?

Document facial weakness by specifying laterality, onset, upper vs. lower motor neuron signs, and associated symptoms. This ensures accurate diagnosis and coding.

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