Oth paralytic syndrome following ntrm subarach hemor, bi

This code signifies a paralytic syndrome affecting both sides of the body, occurring as a residual effect of a subarachnoid hemorrhage that was not caused by trauma. This neurological deficit manifests as weakness or paralysis in the limbs or other body parts, stemming from the prior bleeding around the brain.

Apply this code when a patient presents with persistent bilateral paralysis or paresis attributed to a previous spontaneous (nontraumatic) subarachnoid hemorrhage. Documentation should clearly link the current neurological deficit to the prior subarachnoid hemorrhage and specify the bilateral nature of the paralytic syndrome.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states the subarachnoid hemorrhage was "nontraumatic" to differentiate from I69.1- or I69.2-.
• Confirm the paralysis is "bilateral" as opposed to unilateral (I69.061, I69.062, I69.063) or unspecified (I69.064).
• This code is for sequelae; it should be used after the acute phase of the subarachnoid hemorrhage has passed.