Radcoder86
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I'm confused on how to code for a status post TIA, when there is documentation stating the patient has slurred speech and mild memory impairment. HX of TIA excludes sequelae of cerebrovascular disease and directs you to I69, but under I69 it excludes TIA and directs you to G45.9. Does that just mean that if it's an initial dx of TIA, not to code from I69, or does I69 not include sequalae of TIA.
For the Record gives this information on TIA: A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a temporary interruption of the blood flow to the brain. The signs and symptoms are the same as a stroke but last for a shorter period of time, usually minutes to 24 hours, with no residual effects.
So, according to that, I would not code any sequelae because there are no residual effects, so I would code HX of TIA, right?
For the Record gives this information on TIA: A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a temporary interruption of the blood flow to the brain. The signs and symptoms are the same as a stroke but last for a shorter period of time, usually minutes to 24 hours, with no residual effects.
So, according to that, I would not code any sequelae because there are no residual effects, so I would code HX of TIA, right?