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R29.74

Non-billable

NIHSS score 40-42

NIHSS score 40-42

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

3

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 (3)

R29.740

NIHSS score 40

BillableR29.741

NIHSS score 41

BillableR29.742

NIHSS score 42

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for nihss score 40-42?

The ICD-10-CM code for nihss score 40-42 is R29.74. The full clinical description is "NIHSS score 40-42". R29.74 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code R29.74 mean?

ICD-10-CM code R29.74 represents "NIHSS score 40-42". 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 R29.74 a billable code?

No, R29.74 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under R29.74.

What chapter is R29.74 in?

R29.74 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).

What are the subcategories under R29.74?

R29.74 has 3 child codes, including: R29.740 (NIHSS score 40), R29.741 (NIHSS score 41), R29.742 (NIHSS score 42).

What are the UMLS CUIs for R29.74?

R29.74 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C4269189. 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.