Stroke Clinical Coding & Documentation Education Program – Questions and Answers

Question and answer document from the Stroke Clinical Coding & Documentation Education Program.

Please note: the online education program occurred in 2022 and used ICD-10-AM Eleventh Edition.

These questions and answers aim to enhance understanding of stroke and clinical coding of stroke. They do not replace current national or state-based clinical coding advice. Answers have been developed by members of the Australia and New Zealand Stroke Coding Working Group including clinical coding experts and neurologists. Please also refer to National Coding Rules (contained in ACE) and state/jurisdictional-based advice relevant to your location.