Hemiplga fol oth ntrm intcrn hemor aff left dominant side

This code signifies weakness or paralysis on one side of the body (hemiplegia/hemiparesis) that developed as a residual effect of a non-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage, such as a spontaneous bleed. Specifically, it indicates that the neurological deficit affects the left side of a patient who is documented as left-dominant.

Apply this code for patients presenting with persistent left-sided hemiplegia or hemiparesis after a non-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage has resolved. Documentation must clearly state the laterality of the neurological deficit and the patient's left-handed dominance. This code is appropriate for sequelae, not the acute event.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "left dominant" to support the fifth character. If dominance is not specified, use the unspecified dominance code.
• This code is for sequelae of the hemorrhage; do not use it for the acute phase.
• Distinguish between hemiplegia (complete paralysis) and hemiparesis (weakness); both are covered by this code.