ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R29.81
Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R29.81
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- Bell's palsy (G51.0)
- facial weakness following cerebrovascular disease (I69. with final characters -92)
Inclusion Terms
Facial droop
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code R29.81 (Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system)
ICD-10-CM code R29.81 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 R29.81 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R29.81 - Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system. 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 Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system.