R29.718: NIHSS score 18
R29.718 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for NIHSS score 18. It is a fully specified code, so it can be reported on a claim (subject to clinical documentation and your payer's rules).
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code R29.718?
R29.718 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for NIHSS score 18. It belongs to category R29 (Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems).
Is R29.718 a billable code?
Yes. R29.718 is a billable, fully specified ICD-10-CM code, so it can be used on a claim (subject to documentation and payer rules).
What category does R29.718 belong to?
R29.718 is part of ICD-10-CM category R29 — Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems, which has 114 billable codes.
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