National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score
ICD-10 R29.7 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of national institutes of health stroke scale (nihss) score.
The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score is a systematic assessment tool that quantifies the impairment caused by a stroke. It evaluates various aspects of neurological function, including consciousness, vision, motor function, sensation, language, and neglect. The total score ranges from 0 to 42, with lower scores indicating milder strokes and higher scores indicating more severe strokes. The NIHSS is crucial for determining the severity of a stroke, guiding treatment decisions, and predicting patient outcomes. It is commonly used in both acute and post-acute settings to monitor changes in a patient's condition over time. Accurate scoring requires thorough clinical evaluation and understanding of the scale's components, making it essential for healthcare providers to be well-trained in its application.
Detailed documentation of neurological assessments and NIHSS scores, including any changes over time.
Patients presenting with stroke symptoms, requiring assessment and monitoring of neurological function.
Ensure that all components of the NIHSS are documented to support the assigned score.
Immediate and accurate documentation of NIHSS scores upon patient presentation and subsequent evaluations.
Acute stroke presentations requiring rapid assessment and intervention.
Timeliness of documentation is critical; ensure that the NIHSS score reflects the patient's condition at the time of evaluation.
Used when a patient presents with acute stroke symptoms and requires a comprehensive evaluation.
Document the NIHSS score and clinical findings to support the level of service.
Emergency medicine providers must ensure timely and accurate documentation of the NIHSS.
R29.7 should be used when documenting the NIHSS score as part of a stroke assessment, reflecting the patient's neurological status.
