ICD Code I63.512

ICD code I63.512 is cerebral infarction (stroke) caused by an unspecified blockage or narrowing in the left middle cerebral artery.

1. Evidence of cerebral infarction confirmed by clinical assessment and/or neuroimaging

2. Identification of an occlusion or stenosis in the left middle cerebral artery

3. The specific cause of the occlusion or stenosis is not determined or documented

4. Presentation of acute neurological deficits consistent with middle cerebral artery territory involvement, such as sudden onset of unilateral weakness, sensory loss, aphasia, or visual field deficits

5. Exclusion of other identifiable causes for the cerebral infarction

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code I63.512 include:

- 37184: Transcatheter therapy, embolization, any method, non-central nervous system, arterial or venous, radiological supervision and interpretation

- 37215: Transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), cervical carotid artery, with distal embolic protection, percutaneous; initial vessel

- 61645: Endovascular temporary balloon arterial occlusion, intracranial, radiological supervision and interpretation

- 70450: CT scan, head or brain; without contrast material

- 70460: CT scan, head or brain; with contrast material(s)

- 70470: CT scan, head or brain; without and with contrast material(s)

- 96365: Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis; initial, up to 1 hour (for tPA administration)

- 99291: Critical care, evaluation and management of the critically ill or critically injured patient; first 30-74 minutes

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the treatment and management of I63.512.

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