Vis def/sptl nglct following unspecified cerebvasc disease

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 arise as a sequela of a cerebrovascular event where the specific type of stroke or cerebrovascular disease is not documented. It reflects a persistent neurological deficit impacting daily function.

Assign this code when a patient presents with documented visuospatial deficits and/or spatial neglect that are clearly attributed to a past cerebrovascular disease, but the specific nature of that cerebrovascular disease (e.g., ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke) is not specified in the medical record. Documentation should explicitly state "visuospatial deficit," "spatial neglect," or similar terms, and link it to a prior CVA.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the visuospatial deficit/spatial neglect to a prior cerebrovascular event.
• Avoid using this code if the specific type of cerebrovascular disease (e.g., ischemic, hemorrhagic) is known and documented; instead, use a more specific I69.0, I69.1, I69.2, or I69.3 code.
• This code is for sequelae; it should not be used for acute cerebrovascular events.