Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of other cerebral artery
ICD-10 I63.39 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of other cerebral artery.
Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of other cerebral artery refers to the obstruction of blood flow to the brain caused by a thrombus (blood clot) that forms in a cerebral artery other than the common carotid or vertebral arteries. Clinically, patients may present with sudden onset of neurological deficits, which can include weakness, speech difficulties, visual disturbances, or altered consciousness, depending on the area of the brain affected. The anatomy involved typically includes the smaller branches of the cerebral arteries that supply specific regions of the brain. Disease progression can vary; some patients may experience transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) before a full-blown infarction occurs, while others may have a more insidious onset. Diagnostic considerations include neuroimaging studies such as CT or MRI to identify the infarct and its location, as well as vascular imaging to assess for underlying vascular disease. Laboratory tests may also be performed to evaluate risk factors such as hyperlipidemia or coagulopathies.
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
I63.39 covers cerebral infarctions specifically due to thrombosis of cerebral arteries not classified elsewhere, which may include conditions like lacunar infarcts or thrombosis of smaller penetrating arteries.
I63.39 should be used when the infarction is specifically due to thrombosis of a cerebral artery not otherwise specified, distinguishing it from codes that indicate embolic strokes or infarctions due to other causes.
Documentation should include clinical findings, imaging results confirming the infarction, and details regarding the thrombotic process, including any relevant risk factors or comorbidities.
