Facial weakness following nontraumatic intcrbl hemorrhage

This code signifies the presence of facial weakness that developed as a sequela of a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. This neurological deficit indicates residual damage to the facial nerve pathways resulting from the brain bleed, affecting motor control of facial muscles.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states facial weakness as a lasting effect of a previous intracerebral hemorrhage that was not caused by trauma. This is typically used in follow-up encounters for patients recovering from such an event, where the facial weakness is a chronic or persistent symptom.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "nontraumatic" intracerebral hemorrhage as the etiology of the facial weakness.
• This code is for the sequela (late effect), not the acute hemorrhage itself.
• Do not confuse with facial weakness due to other causes, such as Bell's palsy (G51.0) or traumatic brain injury.