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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Arm Weakness

ICD-10 Coding for Right Arm Weakness

I69.351
G56.0
M62.81

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

Also Known as:
Right Upper Extremity Weakness
Right Arm Paresis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Arm Weakness

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Arm Weakness

Use ICD-10 code I69.351 for hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

Billable Code
I69.351
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Weakness linked to prior stroke with imaging confirmation.

Applicable To

  • • Right arm weakness post-CVA

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation links weakness to a prior CVA.

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Non-Billable
G56.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • EMG/NCS confirming median nerve compression

Applicable To

  • • Median nerve compression

Important Notes

  • • Document EMG findings clearly.

Muscle weakness (generalized)

Billable Code
M62.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Exclusion of neurological causes

Applicable To

  • • Generalized muscle weakness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation excludes neurological causes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R53.1

Weakness

Use only if no specific diagnosis is determined.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right arm weakness post-stroke?

The ICD-10 code for right arm weakness post-stroke is I69.351, indicating hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting the right dominant side.

When should G56.0 be used for right arm weakness?

Use G56.0 for right arm weakness when it is due to carpal tunnel syndrome, confirmed by EMG findings.

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