Vis def/sptl nglct following ntrm subarachnoid hemorrhage

This code signifies a neurological impairment characterized by difficulty processing and interpreting spatial information, often accompanied by an inability to attend to one side of the body or environment. This deficit arises as a sequela of a non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, indicating a persistent neurological complication after the initial bleed has resolved.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient is experiencing visuospatial deficits or spatial neglect that is directly attributed to a previous non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. This typically applies to patients in rehabilitation settings or follow-up care where these neurological impairments are being managed. Supporting documentation includes neurological evaluations, occupational therapy assessments, and physician notes detailing the specific deficits and their link to the prior subarachnoid hemorrhage.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "nontraumatic" subarachnoid hemorrhage; otherwise, a different code from the I69.1, I69.2, or I69.3 categories may be more appropriate.
• This code is for the sequelae (late effects) of the subarachnoid hemorrhage, not the acute event itself.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis if the visuospatial deficit is a secondary condition being treated or monitored.