Apraxia following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

This code describes the neurological condition of apraxia, which is the inability to perform learned voluntary movements despite having the physical ability and desire to do so, occurring as a sequela of a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. It indicates a persistent motor planning deficit resulting from a previous bleed in the subarachnoid space not caused by trauma.

Use this code when documentation clearly states apraxia as a residual effect or late effect of a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. The patient's medical record should specify the type of hemorrhage and the subsequent development of apraxia. This code is appropriate for chronic or ongoing management of apraxia post-hemorrhage.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis for the current encounter, unless the apraxia is the sole reason for the visit.
• Ensure documentation specifies "nontraumatic" subarachnoid hemorrhage; otherwise, a different code from the I69.1 or I69.2 categories may be more appropriate.
• Distinguish apraxia from other motor deficits like ataxia or paresis; the documentation must explicitly state apraxia.