Find information on personal history of stroke, including clinical documentation tips, ICD-10 codes (I63, I69), past medical history documentation, cerebrovascular accident (CVA) coding, stroke sequelae, and aftercare guidelines. Learn about accurate diagnostic coding for prior stroke, cerebral infarction, and transient ischemic attack (TIA) history for healthcare professionals and medical coders. Resources for documenting stroke risk factors, complications, and long-term effects are also available.
Also known as
Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease
Conditions resulting from a previous stroke.
Personal history of certain other diseases
Includes personal history of stroke and other conditions.
Cerebrovascular diseases
Encompasses various cerebrovascular conditions, including stroke.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is there documentation of a previous stroke?
Yes
Is the type of stroke specified?
No
Do not code for personal history of stroke. Review documentation for other relevant diagnoses.
When to use each related code
Description |
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Personal history of stroke |
Transient ischemic attack (TIA) |
Sequelae of stroke |
Coding lacks specificity (e.g., ischemic vs. hemorrhagic) impacting quality reporting and reimbursement.
Unclear documentation of stroke onset (acute vs. chronic) affects accurate code assignment and patient risk stratification.
Insufficient documentation of neurological deficits impacts severity coding and care planning.
Patient presents with a personal history of cerebrovascular accident (CVA), commonly referred to as a stroke. The initial stroke event occurred on [Date of Stroke], documented as [Type of Stroke - ischemic, hemorrhagic, or unspecified] affecting the [Location of Stroke - e.g., left middle cerebral artery territory]. The patient reports [Residual Symptoms - e.g., right-sided hemiparesis, aphasia, dysphagia] which are [Severity of Residual Symptoms - e.g., mild, moderate, severe] in nature. Current medications include [Medications Related to Stroke - e.g., aspirin, clopidogrel, statin, antihypertensive medications] for secondary stroke prevention. Risk factors for stroke identified include [Stroke Risk Factors - e.g., hypertension, hyperlipidemia, atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus, smoking history]. Neurological examination reveals [Current Neurological Findings - e.g., intact cranial nerves, decreased strength in right upper and lower extremities, sensory deficits]. The patient is advised to continue with the prescribed medication regimen and lifestyle modifications, including [Lifestyle Modifications - e.g., diet, exercise, smoking cessation]. Follow-up with neurology is scheduled for [Date of Follow-up] to monitor for any new neurological deficits and assess the effectiveness of the current treatment plan. ICD-10 code I63.9 Personal history of stroke, not specified as haemorrhagic or ischaemic is assigned. This documentation supports medical necessity for ongoing stroke management and secondary prevention strategies.