When Do You Code a Sequela of Stroke
Coding Guidelines State That the Late Effects (Sequelae) Caused by a Stroke May Be Present from the Onset of a Stroke or Arise at Any Time After the Onset of...
Coding guidelines state that the late effects (sequelae) caused by a stroke may be present from the onset of a stroke or arise at ANY time after the onset of the stroke. If a patient is NOT EXPERIENCING A CURRENT CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT (CVA) and has no residual or late effect from a previous CVA, Z86.
What is the ICD 10 code for sequelae of CVA?
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69. 3: Sequelae of cerebral infarction.
How long do you code a stroke as current?
Acute stroke: 24 hours to one week. Subacute stroke: One to three weeks. Chronic stroke: Greater than three weeks.
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