Oth parlyt synd fol oth ntrm intcrn hemor aff l nondom side

This code signifies a paralytic syndrome, not specified as hemiplegia or hemiparesis, that develops as a sequela of a non-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage. The neurological deficit specifically affects the left side of the body, and this side is identified as the patient's non-dominant side. This indicates a long-term neurological impairment resulting from a prior bleeding event within the skull.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a patient has residual paralysis on their left non-dominant side directly attributable to a past non-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage. This is a late effect code, so it should be used for chronic conditions, not acute events. Supporting documentation would include physician notes detailing the history of the intracranial hemorrhage and the current neurological deficit.

• Ensure the intracranial hemorrhage was explicitly documented as "nontraumatic" to differentiate from traumatic brain injury sequelae.
• Verify that the paralysis affects the "left non-dominant side" as specified; laterality and dominance are crucial for accurate coding.
• This code is for "other paralytic syndrome," meaning it should not be used if the documentation specifies hemiplegia or hemiparesis, which have their own specific codes.