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    Wiki Lacunar Stroke

    Hello All, I am looking for clarification on correcting coding of Lacunar Stroke. My thoughts, under the new ICD-10 rules, it is a 'specified' stroke; tho not specific enough for a location and therefore would be best defined as I63.8 which is 'Other' Cerebral Infarction vs I63.9 which is...
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    Wiki Intracranial Artery Angioplasty

    I have a denial on this procedure stating it is experimental. Has anyone had any luck with getting this procedure paid? The angioplasty was performed for cerebral vasospasm. I would love to get a copy of an appeal letter if possible. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!
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