ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R29.7
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R29.7
the type of cerebral infarction (I63.-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code R29.7 (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
ICD-10-CM code R29.7 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R29.7 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R29.7 - National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale.