Vis def/sptl nglct following cerebral infarction

This code signifies a neurological impairment characterized by difficulty processing and interpreting visual and spatial information, often accompanied by a lack of awareness of one side of the body or environment. These deficits are a direct sequela of a cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke).

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient presents with visuospatial deficits, such as difficulty with navigation, drawing, or dressing, and/or spatial neglect following a confirmed cerebral infarction. Supporting documentation includes neurological evaluations, occupational therapy assessments, and imaging reports confirming the stroke.

• Ensure the medical record explicitly links the visuospatial deficit and spatial neglect to a previous cerebral infarction, not an acute event.
• Differentiate from other neurological deficits post-stroke; this code is specific to visuospatial and spatial neglect.
• Sequence this code after the appropriate sequela code for the cerebral infarction (e.g., I69.3xx for hemiplegia, monoplegia, etc., if also present).