I69.890
BillableApraxia following other cerebrovascular disease
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Loss of ability to perform purposeful movements or use objects correctly, even though muscles are functioning, following a stroke or other brain blood vessel disease.
Coding Tips
- •Apraxia differs from paralysis; the patient has motor ability but cannot execute coordinated movements
- •Ensure documentation distinguishes apraxia from other motor deficits like weakness or ataxia
Code Hierarchy
└I69Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease└I69.8Sequelae of other cerebrovascular diseases└I69.89Other sequelae of other cerebrovascular disease└I69.890Apraxia following other cerebrovascular disease
└I69.890Apraxia following other cerebrovascular disease