Cerebral infarction due to embolism of bilateral middle cerebral arteries
ICD-10 I63.413 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of cerebral infarction due to embolism of bilateral middle cerebral arteries.
I63.413 refers to cerebral infarction due to embolism of bilateral middle cerebral arteries. This condition occurs when a blood clot or other debris travels through the bloodstream and lodges in the middle cerebral arteries, which supply blood to significant portions of the brain. Clinically, patients may present with sudden onset of neurological deficits, including weakness or paralysis on one side of the body, speech difficulties, and sensory loss. The middle cerebral arteries are crucial for motor and sensory functions, and bilateral involvement can lead to more severe impairments. Disease progression can vary; some patients may experience transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) before a full-blown stroke, while others may have a sudden onset of symptoms. Diagnostic considerations include neuroimaging techniques such as CT or MRI scans to confirm the presence of an infarct and to rule out hemorrhagic stroke. Additionally, risk factors such as atrial fibrillation, carotid artery disease, and other cardiovascular conditions should be assessed to manage and prevent further embolic events.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
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Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
I63.413 covers cerebral infarction specifically due to embolism affecting both middle cerebral arteries. This includes conditions resulting from cardiac sources like atrial fibrillation or other embolic phenomena leading to ischemic strokes.
I63.413 should be used when there is confirmed bilateral middle cerebral artery involvement due to embolism. If only one artery is affected, codes like I63.412 should be considered.
Documentation should include detailed clinical assessments, imaging results confirming bilateral cerebral infarction, and any relevant history of embolic sources such as cardiac conditions.
