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AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2005 Issue 1; Ask the Editor
Weakness Secondary to Late Effect of Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Please provide clarification on the correct code assignment for a residual deficit of muscle weakness secondary to late effect of cerebrovascular accident. We have a difference of opinion on whether this should be coded to code 438.2x, Late effects of cerebrovascular disease, hemiplegia/ hemiparesis. What is the appropriate code assignment for residual weakness that is a late effect of CVA?
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