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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right-Sided Weakness Post-CVA

ICD-10 Coding for Right-Sided Weakness Post-CVA

I69.351
M62.81

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

Also Known as:
Right Hemiparesis
Right-Sided Paresis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right-Sided Weakness Post-CVA

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right-Sided Weakness Post-CVA

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

clinical:
  • • Right-sided weakness confirmed by neurological exam and imaging
documentation:
  • • Documentation specifies 'right hemiparesis due to CVA'

Applicable To

  • • Right-sided hemiparesis due to stroke

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the dominant side and links weakness to stroke.

Muscle weakness (generalized)

Billable Code
M62.81
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Generalized muscle weakness

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using for stroke-related weakness.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I63.9

Cerebral infarction, unspecified

Use if acute infarct is present alongside residual hemiparesis.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for right-sided weakness post-stroke is I69.351, which specifies hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting the right dominant side.

How should right-sided weakness be documented for coding?

Right-sided weakness should be documented as 'right hemiparesis due to CVA' with specified laterality and dominance to ensure accurate coding.

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