ICD CODES

ICD Code I60-I69

ICD code I60-I69 is used to classify and track different types of cerebrovascular diseases, including strokes and related conditions.

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What is ICD diagnosis code I60-I69

ICD code I60-I69 is a range of codes used to classify diseases related to cerebrovascular conditions, such as strokes, brain hemorrhages, and other disorders affecting blood vessels in the brain.

When to use ICD code I60-I69

1. Sudden onset of neurological deficits such as weakness, numbness, or paralysis on one side of the body

2. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or understanding speech

3. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes

4. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination

5. Severe headache with no known cause

6. Evidence of cerebral infarction, hemorrhage, or other cerebrovascular pathology on imaging studies

7. History of transient ischemic attacks or previous cerebrovascular events

8. Residual neurological deficits or sequelae following a cerebrovascular event

Billable CPT codes for ICD code I60-I69

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code I60-I69 include:

- 99221-99223 (Initial hospital care)

- 99231-99233 (Subsequent hospital care)

- 99291-99292 (Critical care services)

- 96365-96368 (Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis)

- 70450, 70460, 70470 (CT head/brain without and with contrast)

- 70551-70553 (MRI brain without and with contrast)

- 37238-37239 (Endovascular revascularization)

- 61624 (Transcatheter therapy, brain)

- 61796-61798 (Stereotactic radiosurgery)

- 62270-62272 (Lumbar puncture)

- 93000-93010 (Electrocardiogram)

- 95800-95806 (Sleep studies, if indicated)

- 95812-95813 (Electroencephalogram, extended monitoring)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)

- 99204-99205 (New patient office or other outpatient visit)

- 99214-99215 (Established patient office or other outpatient visit)

Applicable CPT codes will vary based on the specific clinical scenario and treatment plan for ICD code I60-I69.

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