Guidelines › NIH stroke scale scores
NIH stroke scale scores
Official text from the FY2027 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. The wording is quoted exactly.
Guidelines I.C.18.i
“The stroke scale codes should be sequenced after the acute stroke diagnosis code(s).”
“At a minimum, report the initial score documented.”
Where this applies
The Guidelines are the authority for assigning codes, and following them is required under HIPAA. This page quotes them for convenience and is not a substitute for the official document. See the Terms and Disclaimer.