Spastic hemiplegia affecting right nondominant side

This code signifies a form of cerebral palsy characterized by increased muscle tone and stiffness (spasticity) affecting one side of the body, specifically the right side. The hemiplegia is noted to be on the patient's nondominant side, indicating that the left side of the brain is primarily affected.

Apply this code for patients diagnosed with spastic hemiplegia where the right side of their body is affected and is identified as their nondominant side. Documentation should clearly specify the type of hemiplegia (spastic), the affected side (right), and laterality relative to dominance (nondominant).

• Ensure documentation specifies "spastic" hemiplegia; other types (e.g., flaccid) have different codes.
• Verify the affected side is explicitly stated as "right" and that it is the patient's "nondominant" side.
• Do not confuse with codes for dominant side involvement or unspecified laterality.