R29.727
BillableNIHSS score 27
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A score of 27 on the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), indicating very severe neurological impairment from acute stroke.
Coding Tips
- •Very high NIHSS scores require careful documentation of specific deficits in consciousness, language, and motor function
- •Verify the assessment was completed using the standardized NIHSS protocol with all 11 items evaluated