Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right cereblr artery

This code signifies an ischemic stroke resulting from a blockage in the right cerebellar artery, caused by an embolus originating elsewhere in the body. This leads to a sudden loss of blood flow and subsequent tissue damage in the right cerebellum.

Assign this code when documentation clearly indicates an acute cerebral infarction specifically affecting the right cerebellar artery, with the etiology identified as embolic. Supporting documentation would include imaging reports (e.g., MRI, CT scan) confirming the infarction location and clinical notes detailing the embolic source or presumed embolic event.

• Ensure the laterality (right) and the specific artery (cerebellar) are explicitly documented.
• Confirm the etiology is embolic; differentiate from thrombotic or unspecified causes.
• Always sequence this code first when it represents the acute condition being treated.