What is the status of residual late effects of a stroke classified as?

The status of residual late effects of a stroke is classified as "Forever/ALLS" because these late effects represent long-term disabilities or impairments that remain following the initial stroke event. When a patient experiences a stroke, they may encounter lasting effects such as weakness, speech difficulties, or loss of function that do not resolve completely over time.

These effects become a permanent part of the patient's medical history, indicating that while they may not be active conditions in the traditional sense, their impact on the patient's health is enduring. This classification is crucial in risk adjustment and healthcare management, as it acknowledges the ongoing nature of these complications and their influence on patient care needs.

In contrast, conditions that are labeled as chronic are typically those that are ongoing and may fluctuate in severity but do not have the same long-term implications as the residual effects of a stroke. A temporary condition would imply that the effects are expected to resolve completely, which is not the case with stroke aftermath.