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Wiki Acute stroke to right corona radiata code

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I63.59 (CVA d/t NOS occlusion/stenosis oth cerebral artery) vs I63.8 (oth cerebral infarction)

Lacunar/subcortical stroke involves deep small arteries of brain and is usually d/t occlusion is what I read. I am debating the 2 codes above + would appreciate advice. Thanks,
 
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