History of Stroke ICD-10-CM Codes

Currently, there are only two ICD-codes used for history of stroke.

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You may refer to the symptoms listed above. Watch for drooping on one side or both of the person’s face. Healthcare professionals will conduct neurological exams and imaging tests to confirm this.

That depends on the type of stroke the person has. If it’s ischemic, healthcare professionals will administer thrombolytics and perhaps catheterization to restore circulation in the brain as soon as possible to prevent the stroke from further damaging the brain.