Traum hemor left cerebrum w/o loss of consciousness, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a traumatic bleeding event within the left cerebral hemisphere, where the patient did not experience a loss of consciousness at the time of the initial injury. It indicates that the original injury has resolved, but residual effects persist.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing neurological deficits or symptoms directly attributable to a past traumatic left cerebral hemorrhage without loss of consciousness. Documentation should clearly link the current condition as a sequela of the original trauma, often occurring months or years after the initial event.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific neurological deficit or condition being treated (e.g., hemiplegia, cognitive impairment).
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the current condition is a "sequela," "late effect," or "due to prior traumatic hemorrhage."
• Distinguish from acute traumatic hemorrhages (codes without the 'S' seventh character) or those with loss of consciousness.