Flaccid hemiplegia affecting right nondominant side

This code signifies a complete or severe loss of muscle tone and voluntary movement on the right side of the body, specifically affecting the non-dominant side. This flaccid paralysis is a result of a neurological lesion, often in the brain, and presents with absent or diminished reflexes.

Use this code for patients presenting with a new or established diagnosis of flaccid hemiplegia impacting their right, non-dominant side. Documentation should clearly state the laterality (right), the type of paralysis (flaccid), and the affected side's dominance (nondominant). This code is typically used after a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), traumatic brain injury, or other neurological insult.

• Ensure documentation specifies "flaccid" paralysis; spastic hemiplegia uses a different code.
• Verify the affected side is explicitly stated as "right" and the dominance as "nondominant."
• This code is for the sequela of a neurological event; always code the underlying cause first, if applicable and still active.