Traum hemor l cereb w LOC of 30 minutes or less, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or late effect of a traumatic hemorrhage within the left cerebral hemisphere, where the initial injury involved a brief loss of consciousness (30 minutes or less). It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing symptoms or complications directly attributable to this past brain injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with sequelae (e.g., cognitive deficits, motor weakness, seizures) from a previously sustained traumatic left cerebral hemorrhage with a documented loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less. Documentation should clearly link the current symptoms to the past brain injury and specify the initial injury details.

• Always use this "S" (sequela) seventh character for conditions that are residual effects of a past injury, not for the acute injury itself.
• Ensure documentation specifies the side of the cerebrum affected (left) and the duration of loss of consciousness from the initial injury.
• Code any specific neurological deficits or other sequelae (e.g., hemiparesis, aphasia) in addition to this code.