NIHSS score 24
ICD-10 R29.724 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of nihss score 24.
The NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) score of 24 indicates a severe stroke, reflecting significant neurological impairment. This score is derived from a comprehensive assessment of various neurological functions, including consciousness, language, motor skills, sensory perception, and visual fields. A score of 24 suggests that the patient exhibits profound deficits, which may include severe aphasia, hemiplegia, and altered consciousness. The NIHSS is crucial for determining the severity of a stroke and guiding treatment decisions, including the need for thrombolysis or other interventions. Clinicians must document the specific deficits observed during the assessment to support the coding of this score accurately. The NIHSS score is widely used in both clinical and research settings to evaluate stroke outcomes and the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
Thorough documentation of neurological examination findings, including specific deficits and their impact on daily functioning.
Patients presenting with acute stroke symptoms requiring NIHSS assessment for treatment decisions.
Ensure that all components of the NIHSS are documented to support the score and justify the medical necessity of interventions.
Immediate and detailed documentation of the NIHSS score upon patient arrival, including time of onset and any interventions initiated.
Patients arriving with acute stroke symptoms, requiring rapid assessment and intervention.
Document the time of symptom onset and any pre-hospital care to support acute treatment decisions.
Used when a patient with a NIHSS score of 24 is evaluated in the emergency department.
Document the severity of the condition, NIHSS score, and any interventions performed.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure timely documentation to support the high severity visit.
An NIHSS score of 24 indicates severe neurological impairment, often associated with significant deficits in motor function, language, and consciousness, requiring urgent medical intervention.
