NIHSS score 27
ICD-10 R29.727 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of nihss score 27.
The NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) score of 27 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 27 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 thrombolysis or mechanical thrombectomy, depending on the time of onset and other clinical factors. The NIHSS is crucial for guiding treatment decisions, predicting outcomes, and facilitating communication among healthcare providers. Accurate scoring and documentation are essential for appropriate coding and reimbursement, as well as for tracking the quality of care provided to stroke patients.
Detailed documentation of neurological assessments and NIHSS scoring.
Patients presenting with acute stroke symptoms requiring hospitalization.
Ensure that all components of the NIHSS are documented to support the score.
Immediate and thorough documentation of NIHSS score upon patient arrival.
Acute stroke presentations in the emergency department.
Timeliness of documentation is critical for treatment decisions.
Used for patients presenting with severe stroke symptoms requiring immediate evaluation.
Document the severity of symptoms and NIHSS score.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure timely documentation to support the visit level.
A NIHSS score of 27 indicates severe neurological impairment, often associated with significant stroke-related deficits.
