Family history of stroke (cerebrovascular)

This code indicates that a patient has a family history of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), commonly known as a stroke. This signifies a genetic predisposition or shared environmental risk factors within the patient's immediate or extended family that may increase their own risk of experiencing a stroke.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient's medical history where a close relative (e.g., parent, sibling, grandparent) has experienced a stroke. It is often used during preventive care visits, risk assessments for cardiovascular disease, or when evaluating a patient presenting with symptoms that could be related to cerebrovascular issues.

• Always confirm the specific type of cerebrovascular event if possible, though this code is general for "stroke."
• Do not use this code if the patient themselves has had a stroke; use the appropriate personal history or acute stroke codes.
• Document the specific family member(s) affected and their relationship to the patient in the medical record to support the code.