NIHSS score 26
ICD-10 R29.726 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of nihss score 26.
The NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) score of 26 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, and sensory perception. A score of 26 suggests that the patient exhibits profound deficits, such as severe aphasia, hemiplegia, and potentially altered consciousness. Patients with such high scores often require immediate and intensive medical intervention, including possible thrombolytic therapy or surgical intervention. The NIHSS is crucial for determining the severity of a stroke, guiding treatment decisions, and predicting patient outcomes. Accurate scoring and documentation are essential for effective treatment planning and for coding purposes, as they directly influence the reimbursement process and quality of care assessments.
Detailed documentation of neurological assessments, NIHSS scoring, and treatment plans.
Patients presenting with acute stroke symptoms, requiring NIHSS evaluation.
Ensure that all components of the NIHSS are documented to support the score assigned.
Immediate documentation of NIHSS score upon patient presentation and any interventions performed.
Acute stroke presentations requiring rapid assessment and intervention.
Timeliness of documentation is critical; ensure that the NIHSS score is recorded promptly.
Used when a patient with a NIHSS score of 26 is evaluated in the emergency department.
Document the severity of the condition and the NIHSS score.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure timely documentation of the NIHSS score.
An NIHSS score of 26 indicates severe neurological impairment, often associated with significant stroke, requiring urgent medical intervention.
