Hemiplga fol oth ntrm intcrn hemor aff left nondom side

This code signifies weakness or paralysis affecting one side of the body (hemiplegia/hemiparesis) that developed as a sequela of a nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, excluding subarachnoid or intracerebral hemorrhages. Specifically, it indicates that the neurological deficit impacts the left side of the body and occurs in a patient whose dominant hand is not the left (i.e., right-handed or ambidextrous).

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a patient presents with persistent left-sided hemiplegia or hemiparesis directly attributed to a previous nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage other than subarachnoid or intracerebral. The patient's non-dominant side must be the affected left side. This code is appropriate for chronic or long-term neurological deficits.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage" as the cause, not subarachnoid or intracerebral hemorrhage.
• Verify laterality (left side) and the patient's dominant hand status to confirm the "non-dominant side" designation.
• This code is for sequelae; an additional code for the underlying nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage (e.g., I61.-, I62.-) may be necessary if still active or relevant.