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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Carotid Stenosis

ICD-10 Coding for Right Carotid Stenosis

I65.21

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

Also Known as:
Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
Right Carotid Narrowing
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Carotid Stenosis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Carotid Stenosis

Use ICD-10 code I65.21 for occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery

Billable Code
I65.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging confirms ≥50% stenosis of the right carotid artery.
documentation:
  • • Documentation explicitly mentions 'right carotid stenosis'.

Applicable To

  • • Right carotid artery stenosis
  • • Right carotid artery occlusion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'stenosis' and the right side.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I70.91

Atherosclerosis of right carotid artery

Use when atherosclerosis is the confirmed etiology of the stenosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right carotid stenosis?

The ICD-10 code for right carotid stenosis is I65.21, used when stenosis or occlusion of the right carotid artery is documented.

How is right carotid stenosis documented?

Right carotid stenosis should be documented with laterality, stenosis percentage, and imaging confirmation to ensure accurate coding.

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