Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy

This code describes a form of cerebral palsy characterized by spasticity affecting one side of the body, typically involving the arm and leg. It results from non-progressive brain damage occurring before, during, or shortly after birth, leading to impaired motor function and muscle stiffness.

Use this code for patients diagnosed with cerebral palsy where the primary motor impairment is spasticity localized to one side of the body. Documentation should clearly indicate a diagnosis of spastic hemiplegia or hemiparesis due to cerebral palsy, often noted by neurologists or developmental pediatricians.

• Ensure documentation specifies "spastic" and "hemiplegic" to differentiate from other forms of cerebral palsy.
• Do not confuse with acquired hemiplegia (e.g., from stroke) which would be coded differently.
• Code any associated intellectual disabilities, seizures, or other neurological conditions separately.