Psychomotor deficit following ntrm subarachnoid hemorrhage

This code signifies a neurological impairment characterized by slowed or difficult voluntary movements and cognitive processing, occurring as a sequela of a subarachnoid hemorrhage not caused by trauma. It reflects a persistent motor and mental slowing or difficulty with coordinated movements that developed after the acute hemorrhagic event.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient is experiencing psychomotor deficits, such as bradykinesia, akinesia, or cognitive slowing, that are directly attributed to a previous nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. Supporting documentation should specify the nontraumatic origin of the subarachnoid hemorrhage and detail the ongoing psychomotor impairment.

• Ensure the subarachnoid hemorrhage is explicitly documented as "nontraumatic" to differentiate from traumatic etiologies.
• This code is for sequelae; it should be used after the acute phase of the subarachnoid hemorrhage has resolved.
• Always sequence this code after the code identifying the specific type of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (e.g., I60.-).