Psychomotor deficit following cerebral infarction

This code signifies a persistent impairment in the coordination of mental and motor activities that occurs as a direct consequence of a cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke). It encompasses difficulties with planning, initiating, and executing movements that are linked to cognitive processes, such as slowed reaction time, impaired motor sequencing, or apraxia.

Use this code when a patient presents with documented psychomotor deficits, such as slowed movements, difficulty with motor planning, or impaired coordination, that are clearly attributed by the physician to a previous ischemic stroke. Supporting documentation should include neurological assessments confirming the psychomotor impairment and a clear link to the prior cerebral infarction.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states the psychomotor deficit is "following" or "due to" a cerebral infarction, not a hemorrhage.
• Do not use this code for acute stroke symptoms; it is for residual effects.
• Consider co-reporting with codes for specific neurological deficits if applicable (e.g., aphasia, hemiplegia) to fully capture the patient's condition.