Oth parlyt synd fol ntrm subarach hemor aff right dom side

This code signifies a paralytic syndrome, not due to trauma, that developed as a sequela of a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Specifically, it indicates that the paralysis affects the right dominant side of the patient's body. This condition represents a neurological deficit occurring after the initial subarachnoid bleed has resolved.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a patient is experiencing a paralytic syndrome as a residual effect of a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. The medical record must specify that the right dominant side is affected. This code is appropriate for long-term follow-up care related to this specific neurological complication.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the paralytic syndrome to a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage.
• Verify the affected side is the right dominant side; laterality and dominance are crucial for accurate coding.
• Do not use for acute paralytic syndromes; this code is for sequelae (late effects).