Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right carotid artery
ICD-10 I63.131 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of cerebral infarction due to embolism of right carotid artery.
Cerebral infarction due to embolism of the right carotid artery is a serious condition characterized by the obstruction of blood flow to the brain, resulting in tissue death (infarction) due to an embolus originating from the right carotid artery. Clinically, patients may present with sudden onset of neurological deficits, including weakness or paralysis on one side of the body, speech difficulties, and visual disturbances. The right carotid artery supplies blood to the right side of the brain, and an embolism can arise from various sources, including cardiac arrhythmias, atherosclerotic plaques, or other vascular conditions. Disease progression can lead to significant morbidity, including long-term disability or death if not promptly treated. Diagnostic considerations include imaging studies such as CT or MRI to confirm the presence of an infarct and to identify the source of the embolism. Additional tests may include echocardiography or vascular imaging to assess the carotid arteries and cardiac function.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
I63.131 specifically covers cerebral infarction due to embolism from the right carotid artery, which may include conditions such as embolic strokes resulting from atrial fibrillation or carotid artery disease.
I63.131 should be used when the cerebral infarction is confirmed to be due to an embolism from the right carotid artery, as opposed to other causes such as thrombosis or embolism from the left carotid artery (I63.132).
Documentation should include clinical findings, imaging results confirming the infarction, and evidence of embolic source, such as echocardiogram results or carotid imaging.
