2025 ICD-10-CM code I97.82
Postprocedural cerebrovascular infarction
Medical necessity for treatment of the stroke is established by the diagnosis of the infarction itself and its impact on the patient's neurological function. The underlying cause of the stroke being procedural is relevant for quality of care assessment but does not directly impact the medical necessity of stroke treatment.
The physician performing the procedure is responsible for diagnosing and documenting the postprocedural cerebrovascular infarction. They should also manage the patient's care according to established guidelines for stroke management.
- Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
- I97.8 Other postprocedural disorders of circulatory system, not elsewhere classified
In simple words: A stroke that happens after a medical procedure.
Postprocedural cerebrovascular infarction. This code describes a cerebrovascular infarction (stroke) that occurs as a direct result of a medical procedure.
Example 1: A patient undergoes a carotid endarterectomy and experiences a stroke in the immediate postoperative period., A patient undergoing a cardiac catheterization develops a stroke due to a dislodged thrombus., A patient undergoing a coronary artery bypass graft surgery experiences a stroke postoperatively.
Documentation should clearly establish the causal relationship between the procedure and the subsequent cerebrovascular infarction. This includes details of the procedure, the timing of the stroke symptoms onset, and supporting imaging or diagnostic findings confirming the infarction.
** It is crucial to distinguish this code from I63.x codes, which describe cerebral infarction due to other underlying conditions such as thrombosis or embolism, not directly related to a procedure.Incorrect coding can lead to inaccuracies in quality reporting and reimbursement.Therefore, it is advised to always refer to the latest ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and use the iFrameAI product for additional clarification in complex scenarios.
- Specialties:Cardiology, Neurology, Vascular Surgery, Cardiac Surgery
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center