Hemiplga following ntrm subarach hemor aff left nondom side

This code signifies weakness or paralysis on the left side of the body (hemiplegia or hemiparesis) that developed as a sequela of a subarachnoid hemorrhage not caused by trauma. This neurological deficit specifically impacts the non-dominant side of the patient's body.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient is experiencing residual left-sided hemiplegia or hemiparesis, and the etiology is a past nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. The medical record must specify the laterality (left) and the non-dominant side involvement.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "nontraumatic" subarachnoid hemorrhage as the cause of the hemiplegia/hemiparesis.
• Verify the affected side is documented as "left" and specified as "non-dominant."
• This code is for sequelae; an additional code for the original nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (e.g., I60.-) should be used if it is still active or relevant to the current encounter.