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

ICD-10 Coding for Vertebral Artery Stenosis

I65.01
I65.02
I65.03

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

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

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

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 stenosis
  • • Documentation of right laterality

Applicable To

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

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Occlusion and stenosis of left vertebral artery

Billable Code
I65.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging confirmation of stenosis
  • • Documentation of left laterality

Applicable To

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

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral vertebral arteries

Billable Code
I65.03
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging confirmation of stenosis
  • • Documentation of bilateral involvement

Applicable To

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

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bilateral involvement is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Occlusion and stenosis of unspecified vertebral artery

Billable Code
I65.09
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging confirmation of stenosis
  • • Lack of laterality documentation

Applicable To

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

Important Notes

  • • Query for laterality if not documented to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R42

Dizziness and giddiness

Use for symptomatic presentations like vertigo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for vertebral artery stenosis?

The ICD-10 code for vertebral artery stenosis depends on laterality: I65.01 for right, I65.02 for left, I65.03 for bilateral, and I65.09 for unspecified.

How do you code vertebral artery stenosis with symptoms?

Code vertebral artery stenosis with symptoms using I65.x for stenosis and R42 for symptoms like dizziness, ensuring laterality is documented.

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