ICD Code R29.810

ICD code R29.810 is facial weakness.

1. Observable reduction in the strength or movement of facial muscles

2. Asymmetry of facial expressions, such as uneven smile or inability to raise eyebrows

3. Difficulty with voluntary facial movements, including closing eyes tightly or puffing cheeks

4. Slurred speech or changes in articulation due to impaired facial muscle control

5. Drooping of one or both sides of the face at rest or during movement

6. Difficulty with eating, drinking, or retaining food and liquids in the mouth due to weak facial muscles

7. Absence of other neurological deficits that would indicate a more specific diagnosis

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code R29.810 include:

- 92507: Speech, language, voice, communication treatment

- 97110: Therapeutic exercises

- 97112: Neuromuscular reeducation

- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

- 95800: Sleep study, unattended, simultaneous recording

- 95806: Sleep study, respiratory effort, and airflow

- 31579: Laryngoscopy, flexible, with stroboscopy

- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered and clinical documentation.

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