Apraxia following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage

This code signifies the presence of apraxia, a neurological disorder characterized by the inability to perform learned movements despite having the physical ability and desire to do so, as a direct sequela of a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. It indicates a persistent motor planning deficit resulting from brain damage caused by spontaneous bleeding within the brain tissue, not due to external injury.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of apraxia that developed after a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. The patient's medical record should specify the type of hemorrhage (e.g., spontaneous, hypertensive) and confirm the presence of apraxia as a residual effect.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly links the apraxia to a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage.
• Do not use this code for apraxia following traumatic brain injury; a different code from the TBI sequelae category would be appropriate.
• Code first the underlying nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (e.g., I61.-) if it is still active or being treated, followed by this code for the sequela.