Vis def/sptl nglct following other ntrm intcrn hemorrhage

This code signifies a cognitive impairment characterized by difficulty processing and interpreting visual and spatial information, often accompanied by a neglect of one side of the body or environment. This deficit arises as a sequela of a non-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage, such as a spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage or subarachnoid hemorrhage. It reflects the lasting neurological impact of the hemorrhage on brain regions responsible for spatial awareness and visual processing.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states visuospatial deficits and spatial neglect are present as a direct consequence of a non-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage. This applies to patients experiencing conditions like hemispatial neglect, constructional apraxia, or topographical disorientation following a stroke not caused by trauma. Supporting documentation includes neurological evaluations, occupational therapy assessments, and physician notes detailing the link between the hemorrhage and the current cognitive impairment.

• Always ensure the documentation specifies "non-traumatic" intracranial hemorrhage as the causative event.
• Distinguish from visuospatial deficits due to traumatic brain injury (TBI), which would fall under different sequelae codes.
• Sequence this code after the code identifying the specific type of non-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage (e.g., I61.x, I60.x) if the patient is still in the acute phase of treatment for the hemorrhage.