R29.726 NIHSS score 26

ICD-10-CM R29.726: NIHSS Score 26

ICD-10-CM code R29.726 represents an NIHSS score of 26 and is an active, billable diagnosis code under the broader category of other nervous and musculoskeletal symptoms. It belongs to the parent category of scores ranging from 20 to 29. This reference outlines structural coding details established by official terminology sources. 1 2 3

Plain-language overview

ICD-10-CM code R29.726 is an active terminology record identified by the preferred name NIHSS score 26, functioning as a specific finding within the diagnosis classification system. 1

What this code represents

The code R29.726 represents a finding with a semantic type of Finding, and it is nested under the parent concept R29.72, which encompasses NIHSS scores ranging from 20 to 29. 1 2

Coding details

R29.726 is a billable ICD-10-CM code classified under R29 for other symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems, allowing for specific diagnosis reporting. 3

Within the same code system, R29.726 exists alongside related specific codes such as R29.727 for score 27 and R29.728 for score 28, all sharing the identical parent category R29.72. 2

Documentation considerations

The official terminology record for R29.726 explicitly assigns the preferred name NIHSS score 26 and includes the published abbreviation NIHSS score 26 for this specific concept. 1

What the sources add

While official terminology records establish the hierarchical structure and active status of R29.726, third-party coding platforms provide operational context by confirming its billable status for use in medical coding. 1 3

The terminology record for R29.726 indicates that this concept has narrower concepts within the broader ICD-10-CM terminology and maintains an active record status. 1

Coverage and utilization context

The supplied excerpts confirm the structural and billable status of R29.726 within the ICD-10-CM system, but they do not establish any payer-specific coverage guidelines or reimbursement guarantees. 1 3

Sources

1. ICD-10-CM R29.726 terminology record — National Cancer Institute Enterprise Vocabulary Services; accessed 2026-07-27.
2. Browse Code Systems — vsac.nlm.nih.gov; accessed 2026-07-27.
3. Coding: Search ICD 10 CM — imedicalcode.com; accessed 2026-07-27.
4. R29.726 - NIHSS score 26 | ICD-10-CM — unboundmedicine.com; accessed 2026-07-27.