Hemiplga following ntrm intcrbl hemor affecting unsp side

This code signifies the presence of one-sided paralysis (hemiplegia) or weakness (hemiparesis) that developed as a sequela of a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. It indicates that the specific side of the body affected by the hemiplegia or hemiparesis is not documented or is unknown. This neurological deficit is a long-term consequence of the brain bleed.

Use this code when a patient presents with residual hemiplegia or hemiparesis clearly attributed to a past nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, and the medical record does not specify whether the left or right side is affected. Documentation should explicitly link the neurological deficit to the prior hemorrhage and confirm its nontraumatic origin.

• Always attempt to clarify the affected side (left or right) with the provider to use a more specific code.
• This code is for sequelae; do not use it for acute or subacute hemiplegia/hemiparesis immediately following the hemorrhage.
• Sequence this code after the code for the underlying cause of the nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, if applicable and still relevant.