Flaccid hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side

This code signifies paralysis of the left side of the body, characterized by a loss of muscle tone and reflexes, indicating a lower motor neuron lesion. The affected side is identified as the patient's non-dominant side. This condition typically results from damage to the central nervous system, such as a stroke or spinal cord injury.

Assign this code for patients presenting with flaccid paralysis on their left side, where the medical record clearly indicates the left side is non-dominant. This is appropriate when the neurological examination confirms hypotonia and absent or diminished deep tendon reflexes. Documentation should specify the laterality and the flaccid nature of the hemiplegia.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "flaccid" and "left non-dominant" to support this specific code.
• Distinguish from spastic hemiplegia (G81.1-) which involves increased muscle tone.
• Always sequence this code after the underlying cause of the hemiplegia, such as a cerebrovascular accident (I63.-).