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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Bell's Palsy

ICD-10 Coding for History of Bell's Palsy

Z86.69
G51.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for history of bell's palsy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Facial Nerve Palsy History
Resolved Bell's Palsy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Bell's Palsy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for History of Bell's Palsy

Use ICD-10 code Z86.69 for personal history of other diseases of the nervous system, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of other diseases of the nervous system

Billable Code
Z86.69
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has no current symptoms of Bell's palsy.
documentation:
  • • History of Bell's palsy is clearly documented with resolution date.

Applicable To

  • • Resolved Bell's palsy without residuals

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the condition is resolved.

Bell's palsy

Billable Code
G51.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Active or recurrent Bell's palsy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure active symptoms are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R29.810

Facial weakness

Use if there are residual symptoms such as facial weakness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for history of Bell's palsy?

The ICD-10 code for a history of Bell's palsy is Z86.69, used for documenting resolved cases with no current symptoms.

How do you document resolved Bell's palsy?

Document the resolution date, absence of current symptoms, and use ICD-10 code Z86.69 for history of Bell's palsy.

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