L03.116 - Cellulitis of left lower limb

Clinical Definition

A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel ruptures in or around the brain, causing bleeding into brain tissue. This code represents an intracerebral hemorrhage into multiple localized sites.

Documentation Requirements

• Must specify "multiple" or "more than one" hemorrhage sites

• Document exact anatomical locations of each hemorrhage

• Specify if acute, chronic, or recurrent

• Note any underlying causes (e.g., hypertension, anticoagulation)

• Identify if traumatic or non-traumatic

• Document Glasgow Coma Scale if applicable

• Include initial vs. subsequent encounter

• Note any loss of consciousness duration

Common Synonyms

• "Multiple brain bleeds"

• "Bleeding in several parts of the brain"

• "Multiple cerebral hemorrhages"

• "Bleeding strokes in different areas"

Coding Conflicts

Excludes1:

• Single site intracerebral hemorrhage (I61.0-I61.8)

• Traumatic intracranial hemorrhage (S06.-)

Excludes2:

• Sequelae of intracerebral hemorrhage (I69.1-)

Scribing.io Automation

The AI scribe system automatically:

• Flags mentions of multiple bleeding sites in the brain

• Captures anatomical locations when specified

• Tags temporal indicators (acute/chronic)

• Links related symptoms and neurological findings

• Highlights key phrases indicating multiple hemorrhage sites

• Associates relevant imaging findings from radiology reports

For optimal coding, ensure dictation includes specific phrases like "multiple intracerebral hemorrhages" or "bleeding in several areas of the brain."