Ataxia following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage

This code describes the presence of ataxia, a neurological sign characterized by impaired coordination of voluntary movements, as a sequela of a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). It indicates a persistent neurological deficit directly attributable to a prior bleed within the brain parenchyma not caused by external trauma.

Use this code when documentation clearly links current ataxia to a previous, non-traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. This applies to patients presenting with chronic balance and coordination issues after the acute phase of an ICH has resolved. The medical record should specify the etiology of the ICH as nontraumatic.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "nontraumatic" for the intracerebral hemorrhage; otherwise, consider codes for traumatic ICH sequelae.
• This code is for the sequela (ataxia) and should be used after the acute phase of the ICH has passed.
• Do not use this code for acute ataxia occurring during the initial ICH event; instead, code the acute ICH with associated neurological deficits.