2025 ICD-10-CM code R29.715
NIHSS score 15. This code represents a National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score of 15.
The medical necessity for using this code is driven by the need to assess and document the severity of a stroke. The NIHSS score helps guide treatment decisions, monitor patient progress, and determine the appropriate level of care. Accurate documentation of the NIHSS score is essential for appropriate reimbursement and quality reporting.
- 18 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
- Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems (R25-R29)
In simple words: This code indicates a stroke severity score of 15 based on the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).The NIHSS is a tool used to assess the neurological deficits caused by a stroke, with higher scores indicating more severe impairment.
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score 15. Code first the type of cerebral infarction (I63.-)
Example 1: A patient presents to the emergency department with symptoms of stroke. Upon examination and completion of the NIHSS assessment, the patient receives a score of 15, indicating moderate stroke severity., A patient is admitted to the hospital following a stroke. During their stay, a repeat NIHSS assessment is performed, resulting in a score of 15. This score helps track the patient's progress and guide treatment decisions., A patient undergoing rehabilitation for a stroke is evaluated using the NIHSS and receives a score of 15. This information is used to tailor the rehabilitation plan to address the patient's specific neurological deficits.
Documentation should include a detailed description of the neurological examination performed, including the specific components of the NIHSS assessment and the individual scores for each item. The overall NIHSS score of 15 should be clearly documented, along with any associated diagnoses, such as cerebral infarction (I63.-). Any other relevant clinical findings related to the stroke should also be noted.
- Specialties:Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, Rehabilitation Facility, Outpatient Hospital