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R29.72

Non-billable

NIHSS score 20-29

NIHSS score 20-29

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

R25-R29

Parent Code

R29.7

Child Codes

10

Coding Notes

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
  • signs and symptoms of breast (N63, N64.5)

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

  • the type of cerebral infarction (I63.-)

Child Codes (10)

R29.720

NIHSS score 20

BillableR29.721

NIHSS score 21

BillableR29.722

NIHSS score 22

BillableR29.723

NIHSS score 23

BillableR29.724

NIHSS score 24

BillableR29.725

NIHSS score 25

BillableR29.726

NIHSS score 26

BillableR29.727

NIHSS score 27

BillableR29.728

NIHSS score 28

BillableR29.729

NIHSS score 29

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for nihss score 20-29?

The ICD-10-CM code for nihss score 20-29 is R29.72. The full clinical description is "NIHSS score 20-29". R29.72 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code R29.72 mean?

ICD-10-CM code R29.72 represents "NIHSS score 20-29". It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is R29.72 a billable code?

No, R29.72 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under R29.72.

What chapter is R29.72 in?

R29.72 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).

What are the subcategories under R29.72?

R29.72 has 10 child codes, including: R29.720 (NIHSS score 20), R29.721 (NIHSS score 21), R29.722 (NIHSS score 22), R29.723 (NIHSS score 23), and 6 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for R29.72?

R29.72 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C4269169. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.