Oth paralytic syndrome following ntrm intcrbl hemor, bi

This code signifies the presence of a paralytic syndrome affecting both sides of the body, occurring as a residual effect or sequela of a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. It indicates a long-term neurological deficit, not the acute event itself. The paralysis is not due to an injury or trauma.

This code is appropriate for patients presenting with bilateral paralysis that is directly attributed to a prior, non-traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. Documentation should clearly state the bilateral nature of the paralysis and its causal link to a past intracerebral bleed, excluding any traumatic origin.

• Ensure documentation specifies "bilateral" paralysis; otherwise, a unilateral code may be more appropriate.
• Confirm the intracerebral hemorrhage was explicitly documented as "nontraumatic" to avoid codes for traumatic brain injury sequelae.
• This code is for the sequela (late effect), not the acute hemorrhage itself. The acute hemorrhage code would be reported first, if applicable, for the initial event.