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R29.72

Non-billable

NIHSS score 20-29

R29.72 is the ICD-10-CM code for NIHSS score 20-29. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as R29.720 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
R00-R99
Parent
R29.7
Subcodes
10
Edition
FY2026

R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R29.72?
R29.72 is the ICD-10-CM code for "NIHSS score 20-29". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R29.72 a billable code?
No — R29.72 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as R29.720) for billing.
What are the subcodes of R29.72?
R29.72 has 10 more specific child codes, including R29.720, R29.721, R29.722.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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