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

ICD-10 Coding for Right Hand Weakness

I69.351
G56.0

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

Also Known as:
Right Hand Muscle Weakness
Right Hand Paralysis
Right Hand Paresis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Hand Weakness

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Hand 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

  • • History of stroke with residual weakness

Applicable To

  • • Right hand weakness post-stroke

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation links weakness to a specific past CVA event.

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Non-Billable
G56.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive Tinel's or Phalen's test
  • • EMG showing median nerve compression

Applicable To

  • • Right hand weakness due to carpal tunnel

Important Notes

  • • Document specific tests confirming carpal tunnel syndrome.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I63.9

Cerebral infarction, unspecified

Code first if documenting an acute stroke event.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for right hand weakness following a stroke is I69.351, which indicates hemiparesis affecting the right dominant side due to a past cerebral infarction.

How do you code right hand weakness due to carpal tunnel syndrome?

Right hand weakness due to carpal tunnel syndrome is coded as G56.0, provided there is clinical confirmation of median nerve compression.

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