R29.71 — NIHSS score 10-19
Is R29.71 billable?
No — R29.71 is a non-billable header code. R29.71 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 10 billable codes beneath R29.71.
R29.71 at a glance
| Code | R29.71 |
|---|---|
| Description | NIHSS score 10-19 |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is R29.71 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under R29.7, the nearest indexed parent of R29.71. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- NIHSSscore (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
- Score, NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
Code first — inherited from R29.7
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before R29.71. R29.71 describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 18
The conditions below are not part of R29.71, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, R29.71 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under R29.71? (10)
How long has R29.71 existed?
R29.71 first appears in FY2018 (FY2017 is not available, so it may have appeared then).
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.