ICD-10-CM · FY 2026 APRIL UPDATE
R29.7
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score
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Nonbillable categoryThis entry is a category or subcategory. Choose the appropriate billable descendant based on the clinical documentation.
Effective periodOctober 1, 2026–September 30, 2027
SourceCMS ICD-10-CM order file
ClassificationDiagnosis · clinical modification
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Up to 30 descendants in this category
| CODE | DESCRIPTION | TYPE |
|---|---|---|
| R29.70 | NIHSS score 0-9 | Category |
| R29.700 | NIHSS score 0 | Billable |
| R29.701 | NIHSS score 1 | Billable |
| R29.702 | NIHSS score 2 | Billable |
| R29.703 | NIHSS score 3 | Billable |
| R29.704 | NIHSS score 4 | Billable |
| R29.705 | NIHSS score 5 | Billable |
| R29.706 | NIHSS score 6 | Billable |
| R29.707 | NIHSS score 7 | Billable |
| R29.708 | NIHSS score 8 | Billable |
| R29.709 | NIHSS score 9 | Billable |
| R29.71 | NIHSS score 10-19 | Category |
| R29.710 | NIHSS score 10 | Billable |
| R29.711 | NIHSS score 11 | Billable |
| R29.712 | NIHSS score 12 | Billable |
| R29.713 | NIHSS score 13 | Billable |
| R29.714 | NIHSS score 14 | Billable |
| R29.715 | NIHSS score 15 | Billable |
| R29.716 | NIHSS score 16 | Billable |
| R29.717 | NIHSS score 17 | Billable |
| R29.718 | NIHSS score 18 | Billable |
| R29.719 | NIHSS score 19 | Billable |
| R29.72 | NIHSS score 20-29 | Category |
| R29.720 | NIHSS score 20 | Billable |
| R29.721 | NIHSS score 21 | Billable |
| R29.722 | NIHSS score 22 | Billable |
| R29.723 | NIHSS score 23 | Billable |
| R29.724 | NIHSS score 24 | Billable |
| R29.725 | NIHSS score 25 | Billable |
| R29.726 | NIHSS score 26 | Billable |
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