Neonatal cerebral infarction, left side of brain

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an ischemic stroke occurring in a neonate, specifically affecting the left cerebral hemisphere. It indicates brain tissue damage due to a lack of blood supply to the left side of the brain, originating during the perinatal period.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of neonatal cerebral infarction localized to the left side of the brain. This typically follows imaging studies (e.g., MRI, CT scan) confirming an ischemic lesion in the left cerebral hemisphere in a newborn.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "neonatal" and "left side of brain" to support this specific code.
Distinguish from P91.821 (right side) and P91.823 (bilateral) based on imaging reports.
Code any associated neurological deficits or sequelae separately, if present and documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲P91.82Neonatal cerebral infarction

P91.822(current)

Same Category

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