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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Vertebral Artery Occlusion

ICD-10 Coding for Vertebral Artery Occlusion

I65.01
I65.02
I65.03

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

Also Known as:
Vertebral Artery Stenosis
Vertebral Artery Blockage
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Vertebral Artery Occlusion

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Vertebral Artery Occlusion

Use ICD-10 code I65.01 for occlusion and stenosis of right vertebral artery, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Occlusion and stenosis of right vertebral artery

Billable Code
I65.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging confirmation of right vertebral artery occlusion
  • • Absence of cerebral infarction on MRI/CT

Applicable To

  • • Right vertebral artery stenosis
  • • Right vertebral artery occlusion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is specified to avoid defaulting to unspecified codes.

Occlusion and stenosis of left vertebral artery

Billable Code
I65.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging confirmation of left vertebral artery occlusion
  • • Absence of cerebral infarction on MRI/CT

Applicable To

  • • Left vertebral artery stenosis
  • • Left vertebral artery occlusion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is specified to avoid defaulting to unspecified codes.

Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral vertebral arteries

Billable Code
I65.03
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging confirmation of bilateral vertebral artery occlusion
  • • Absence of cerebral infarction on MRI/CT

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral vertebral artery stenosis
  • • Bilateral vertebral artery occlusion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is specified to avoid defaulting to unspecified codes.

Occlusion and stenosis of unspecified vertebral artery

Billable Code
I65.09
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging confirmation of vertebral artery occlusion
  • • Absence of cerebral infarction on MRI/CT

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified vertebral artery stenosis
  • • Unspecified vertebral artery occlusion

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using this code when laterality can be specified.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left vertebral artery occlusion?

The ICD-10 code for left vertebral artery occlusion is I65.02, used when there is occlusion or stenosis without cerebral infarction.

How do you code vertebral artery occlusion with infarction?

Use ICD-10 code I63.53 for cerebral infarction due to vertebral artery occlusion.

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