NIHSS score 14
ICD-10 R29.714 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of nihss score 14.
The NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) score of 14 indicates a moderate to severe stroke, reflecting significant neurological impairment. This score is derived from a comprehensive assessment of various neurological functions, including consciousness, language, motor skills, and sensory perception. A score of 14 suggests that the patient may exhibit symptoms such as moderate weakness in one or more limbs, difficulty with speech or understanding language, and potential visual field deficits. The NIHSS is crucial for determining the severity of a stroke and guiding treatment decisions, including the need for thrombolysis or other interventions. Accurate scoring is essential for effective patient management and prognosis assessment, as it helps clinicians evaluate the extent of brain injury and recovery potential. This code captures the clinical significance of the NIHSS score in the context of stroke management and highlights the need for thorough documentation of neurological findings.
Detailed documentation of neurological findings, including specific deficits and their impact on daily functioning.
Patients presenting with stroke symptoms, requiring assessment and management of comorbid conditions.
Consideration of chronic conditions that may affect stroke presentation and recovery.
Immediate and thorough documentation of NIHSS assessment upon patient arrival, including time of onset and treatment decisions.
Acute stroke presentations requiring rapid intervention and assessment.
Focus on time-sensitive interventions and accurate scoring to facilitate treatment protocols.
Used when a patient with a NIHSS score of 14 presents to the ER.
Document the severity of symptoms and NIHSS score in the medical record.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure timely documentation to support coding.
An NIHSS score of 14 indicates moderate to severe neurological impairment, suggesting significant deficits in motor function, speech, or sensory perception, which may require urgent medical intervention.
