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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left-Sided Weakness Due to CVA

ICD-10 Coding for Left-Sided Weakness Due to CVA

I69.354
M62.81

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for left-sided weakness due to cva includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Left Hemiparesis Post-Stroke
Left-Sided Paresis Following CVA
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left-Sided Weakness Due to CVA

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left-Sided Weakness Due to CVA

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

Billable Code
I69.354
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of left-sided weakness due to a past CVA
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of hemiparesis and its link to CVA

Applicable To

  • • Left-sided weakness due to past CVA

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the link between the weakness and the past CVA.

Muscle weakness (generalized)

Billable Code
M62.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documentation of generalized weakness without specific cause

Applicable To

  • • Generalized muscle weakness

Important Notes

  • • This code should not be used when the weakness is due to a specific condition like CVA.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z86.73

Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits

Use if there are no current residual deficits from the CVA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left-sided weakness due to CVA?

The ICD-10 code for left-sided weakness due to a past CVA is I69.354, which indicates hemiparesis affecting the left non-dominant side.

How do you document left-sided weakness post-CVA?

Document left-sided weakness post-CVA by linking it to the stroke, specifying laterality and dominance, and including imaging and physical exam findings.

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