Oth paralytic syndrome following oth cerebvasc disease, bi

This code signifies a paralytic syndrome affecting both sides of the body, occurring as a sequela of a cerebrovascular disease other than stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, or intracerebral hemorrhage. This bilateral paralysis is a residual effect, indicating a lasting neurological deficit stemming from the initial cerebrovascular event.

Use this code when documentation specifies bilateral paralysis as a direct consequence of a cerebrovascular disease not classified as a stroke, subarachnoid, or intracerebral hemorrhage. The patient's medical record should clearly link the paralytic syndrome to the prior cerebrovascular event and confirm its bilateral presentation.

• Ensure the cerebrovascular disease is explicitly stated as "other" and not a stroke, subarachnoid, or intracerebral hemorrhage.
• Verify documentation confirms the paralysis affects both sides of the body (bilateral).
• Sequence this code after the code for the specific type of "other cerebrovascular disease" if it is still active and being treated.