R29.71Header code — not billable
NIHSS score 10-19
- Chapter
- 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
- Category
- R29
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category R29
R29Oth symptoms and signs involving the nervous and ms systemsR29.0TetanyYesR29.1MeningismusYesR29.2Abnormal reflexYesR29.3Abnormal postureYesR29.4Clicking hipYesR29.5Transient paralysisYesR29.6Repeated fallsYesR29.7National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scoreR29.70NIHSS score 0-9R29.700NIHSS score 0YesR29.701NIHSS score 1Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R29.71?
R29.71 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for NIHSS score 10-19.
Is R29.71 a billable code?
No. R29.71 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is R29.71 in?
R29.71 falls under Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
When did R29.71 become effective?
R29.71 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to R29.71?
R29.71 belongs to category R29, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.