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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Thalamic Stroke

ICD-10 Coding for Thalamic Stroke

I61.0
I63.4

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

Also Known as:
Thalamic Hemorrhage
Thalamic Infarction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Thalamic Stroke

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Thalamic Stroke

Use ICD-10 code I61.0 for nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical

Billable Code
I61.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging shows hemorrhage in the thalamus

Applicable To

  • • Thalamic hemorrhage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'thalamic hemorrhage' to avoid unspecified coding.

Cerebral infarction due to embolism of cerebral arteries

Non-Billable
I63.4
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI showing infarction in the thalamus with PCA involvement

Applicable To

  • • Thalamic infarction

Important Notes

  • • Document artery involvement to ensure accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R29.81

NIHSS score

Use to document the severity of neurological impairment.

I69.334

Monoplegia of upper limb following cerebral infarction

Use to document residual deficits post-infarction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a thalamic stroke?

The ICD-10 code for a hemorrhagic thalamic stroke is I61.0, while an ischemic thalamic stroke is coded as I63.4.

How do you document a thalamic stroke?

Documentation should include the type of stroke, specific location (thalamus), imaging results, and any neurological deficits.

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