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ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 R29.728

Billable / Specific

NIHSS score 28

R29
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Synonyms
12
LCDs
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Payer Policies
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Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM R29.728

ICD-10-CM code R29.728 represents NIHSS score 28. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R29). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R29.728 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Medicare LCD Coverage for R29.728

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R29.728 as a covered diagnosis.

12 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 12 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2187 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2188 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2195 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2189 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2194 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2193 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2192 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2190 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 70460 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Article ID: 56612, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 7586 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G2191 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R29.728.

1 policies

1 Medicare

Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Policy ID: ART-56612

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R29.728

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

No procedure linkages on file for R29.728

We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.

Convert R29.728 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
R29.728 NoDx 11000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

Codes Adjacent To R29.728

Other codes in section R25-R29 (Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems).

R25 Abnormal involuntary movements (non-billable) R25.0 Abnormal head movements R25.1 Tremor, unspecified R25.2 Cramp and spasm R25.3 Fasciculation R25.8 Other abnormal involuntary movements R25.9 Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements R26 Abnormalities of gait and mobility (non-billable) R26.0 Ataxic gait R26.1 Paralytic gait R26.2 Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified R26.8 Other abnormalities of gait and mobility (non-billable) R26.81 Unsteadiness on feet R26.89 Other abnormalities of gait and mobility R26.9 Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility R27 Other lack of coordination (non-billable) R27.0 Ataxia, unspecified R27.8 Other lack of coordination R27.9 Unspecified lack of coordination R29 Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems (non-billable)

ICD-10 R29.728, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code R29.728 billable? +

Yes, R29.728 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What ICD-9 codes does R29.728 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, R29.728 maps to ICD-9 codes: NoDx. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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