Other sequelae of other cerebrovascular disease

This code identifies residual conditions or long-term effects stemming from a cerebrovascular event other than a stroke, such as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or cerebral aneurysm rupture. These sequelae are not further specified by a more precise code and can manifest as various neurological or functional deficits.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a lingering effect directly attributable to a past cerebrovascular disease that is not an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. This is appropriate for conditions like persistent cognitive impairment, balance issues, or sensory deficits following a TIA or other non-stroke cerebrovascular incident. Documentation should specify the causal link between the prior cerebrovascular event and the current sequela.

• Always sequence the specific sequela code (e.g., R41.89 for other specified cognitive deficits) first, followed by this code to indicate the underlying cause.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific sequela code for other cerebrovascular disease exists (e.g., I69.81- for speech and language deficits).
• Ensure the medical record explicitly links the current condition to a past cerebrovascular event, not an acute one.