Hemiplga fol ntrm intcrbl hemor aff right dominant side

This code signifies a neurological deficit characterized by weakness (hemiparesis) or paralysis (hemiplegia) on the right side of the body. This deficit is a sequela of a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, meaning the bleeding within the brain was not caused by an external injury. The affected side is specifically noted as the dominant right side.

Apply this code when a patient presents with residual right-sided hemiplegia or hemiparesis that is directly attributable to a past nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. Documentation should clearly state the laterality (right side), the nature of the neurological deficit (hemiplegia/hemiparesis), and confirm the nontraumatic origin of the original hemorrhage. This code is used for chronic or long-term effects, not for the acute phase of the stroke.

• Ensure documentation specifies "dominant" or "nondominant" side; if not specified, query the provider.
• Distinguish between hemiplegia (paralysis) and hemiparesis (weakness); this code covers both.
• This code is a sequela code and should be sequenced after the code for the underlying condition (e.g., I69.198 for other sequelae of nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, if applicable, or the original hemorrhage if still relevant).