cpc2013
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Can anyone help me with a ICD-9 code for thalamic stroke/infarct?
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Wiki Dx for thalamic stroke
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vjtiwari99
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Hey 
From Wikipedia, Dejerine–Roussy syndrome or thalamic pain syndrome (338.0) is a condition developed after a thalamic stroke, a stroke causing damage to the thalamus. Ischemic strokes and Hemorrhagic strokes can cause lesioning in the thalamus.
So if you have Dx as a Thalamic Stroke then as per Index of diseases of ICD 9 CM, 434.91 is the only option.
Hope this helps!!!
VJ
From Wikipedia, Dejerine–Roussy syndrome or thalamic pain syndrome (338.0) is a condition developed after a thalamic stroke, a stroke causing damage to the thalamus. Ischemic strokes and Hemorrhagic strokes can cause lesioning in the thalamus.
So if you have Dx as a Thalamic Stroke then as per Index of diseases of ICD 9 CM, 434.91 is the only option.
Hope this helps!!!
VJ