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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Facial Droop

ICD-10 Coding for Left Facial Droop

R29.810
I69.392
G51.0

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

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

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

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

  • • No history of stroke or other identifiable cause.

Applicable To

  • • Isolated facial weakness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no cerebrovascular disease is present before using this code.

Facial Weakness Following Cerebral Infarction

Billable Code
I69.392
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • History of stroke
  • • Upper motor neuron signs

Applicable To

  • • Facial weakness post-stroke

Important Notes

  • • Sequence after the acute CVA code if active stroke management is ongoing.

Bell's Palsy

Billable Code
G51.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Viral prodrome
  • • Complete hemifacial weakness

Applicable To

  • • Idiopathic facial nerve palsy

Important Notes

  • • Exclude stroke with MRI before using this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R47.1

Dysarthria

Use when dysarthria is present alongside facial weakness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left facial droop?

The ICD-10 code for left facial droop due to stroke is I69.392. For isolated facial weakness without a known cause, use R29.810.

How do you code facial droop post-stroke?

Facial droop post-stroke is coded as I69.392, indicating facial weakness following a cerebral infarction.

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