Traum hemor right cerebrum w LOC of 6-24 hrs, sequela

This code signifies a delayed effect or complication arising from a traumatic bleeding event within the right cerebral hemisphere, where the patient experienced a loss of consciousness lasting between 6 and 24 hours at the time of the initial injury. It indicates that the patient is now presenting with a residual condition directly attributable to that past cerebral hemorrhage.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting for follow-up care or treatment of a persistent neurological deficit or other long-term consequence directly linked to a prior traumatic right cerebral hemorrhage. Documentation must clearly state the initial loss of consciousness duration was between 6 and 24 hours and that the current condition is a sequela.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states the current condition is a "sequela" or "late effect" of the original injury.
• Verify the laterality (right cerebrum) and the specific duration of loss of consciousness (6-24 hours) from the initial injury documentation.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; it is exclusively for the long-term effects.