Hemiparesis ICD-10-CM Codes
Read this short guide to learn about Hemiparesis ICD codes you can use.
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What Hemiparesis ICD Codes Can I Use?
If you’re looking for Hemiparesis ICD codes, there is much to pick from. We selected five examples to give you an idea of what to expect from all the other Hemiparesis ICD-10 codes. Here they are:
- I69.059 - Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting unspecified side
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis that resulted from a non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. However, the unaffected side is not specified or known, hence the unspecified side label. Once you have identified the specific affected side, using any from Items 2 to 5 is best.
- I69.051 - Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting right dominant side
This is the same as Item 1, but this time, the affected side has been identified, and it’s the right dominant side of the patient.
- I69.052 - Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting left dominant side
This is the same as Item 1, but this time, the affected side has been identified, and it’s the left dominant side of the patient.
- I69.053 - Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting right non-dominant side
This is the same as Item 1, but this time, the affected side has been identified, and it’s the right non-dominant side of the patient.
- I69.054 - Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting left non-dominant side
This is the same as Item 1, but this time, the affected side has been identified, and it’s the left non-dominant side of the patient.
There are more ICD-10 codes that are the same as these, but the reasons for the presence of Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis are different. You will see the same set of codes for the following:
- Non-traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
- Other non-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage
- Cerebral infarction
- Other cerebrovascular disease
- Unspecified cerebrovascular disease
Pick the appropriate ICD-10 codes for your patients.
Are These Hemiparesis ICD Codes Billable?
Yes. All of the aforementioned Hemiparesis-related ICD-10 codes are valid and billable.
Clinical Information
Hemiparesis is the medical term referring to muscle weakness on either side of the body. It is a problem that emerges due to a problem with the brain, spine, or nerves. Healthcare professionals also consider it a key symptom of stroke, a potentially life-threatening neurological problem.
A person with Hemiparesis will not have the same strength on one side of the body due to whatever brain, spinal, or nervous problem is causing it. The affected side can either be their dominant or non-dominant side. The former means that the person tends to use their limbs from a particular side more than the other (the non-dominant side).
Synonyms Include:
- Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
- Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage
- Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction
- Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following other cerebrovascular disease
- Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following unspecified cerebrovascular disease
Commonly asked questions
No. Hemiparesis refers to weakness on a particular side of the body. Hemiplegia is the paralysis of a specific side of the body. They’re closely related, so mixing up both terms is easy.
Besides stroke and the problems mentioned in the list earlier, Hemiparesis can be caused by aneurysms, concussions, traumatic brain injuries, seizures, epilepsy, brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, encephalitis, and meningitis, to mention a few. Even a simple migraine can cause Hemiparesis.
This will depend on the cause. Healthcare professionals must address the root cause to address the Hemiparesis of a patient. To prevent Hemiparesis from happening, it would be best for patients to maintain a healthy weight and eat a balanced diet that’s good for maintaining the wellness of the circulatory system and the heart.
