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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Side Hemiparesis

ICD-10 Coding for Left Side Hemiparesis

I69.354

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

Also Known as:
Left Hemiparesis
Left-Sided Weakness
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Side Hemiparesis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Side Hemiparesis

Use ICD-10 code I69.354 for hemiplegia/hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hemiplegia/hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

Billable Code
I69.354
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed cerebral infarction on imaging
documentation:
  • • Documentation specifies 'residual left hemiparesis due to cerebral infarction'

Applicable To

  • • Left hemiparesis due to prior stroke

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'residual' and links hemiparesis to prior infarction.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I10

Hypertension

Use to document comorbid hypertension contributing to stroke risk.

E11.9

Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

Use to document diabetes as a risk factor for stroke.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left side hemiparesis?

The ICD-10 code for left side hemiparesis due to cerebral infarction is I69.354, indicating hemiparesis affecting the left non-dominant side.

How do you document left side hemiparesis?

Document left side hemiparesis by specifying 'residual hemiparesis due to cerebral infarction' and confirming laterality and dominance.

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