Vis def/sptl nglct following nontraumatic intcrbl hemorrhage

This code signifies a neurological impairment characterized by difficulty processing and interpreting visual and spatial information, often accompanied by neglect of one side of the body or environment. These deficits are a direct sequela of a non-traumatic bleed within the brain tissue itself. It reflects the long-term effects on cognitive function following such an event.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient is experiencing ongoing visuospatial deficits and/or spatial neglect that are attributed to a previous intracerebral hemorrhage not caused by trauma. This is typically identified during neurological assessments or rehabilitation evaluations. Supporting documentation includes neurocognitive testing results, physician notes detailing observed deficits, and a confirmed history of a non-traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage.

• Ensure the hemorrhage is explicitly documented as "nontraumatic" to differentiate from traumatic brain injury sequelae.
• This code is for the sequelae (late effects), not the acute hemorrhage itself. Sequence it after the acute stroke code if the patient is still in the acute phase of care.
• Distinguish from other cognitive deficits; this code specifically targets visuospatial and spatial neglect.