Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side

This code signifies a form of cerebral palsy or other neurological condition characterized by spasticity (increased muscle tone and stiffness) affecting one side of the body, specifically the left side. The affected side is identified as the non-dominant side, indicating that the patient's dominant hand is on the right. This condition results in impaired motor control and functional limitations on the left side of the body.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of spastic hemiplegia affecting the left side, and the patient's dominant side is explicitly stated or can be inferred as the right. This code is appropriate for reporting the neurological sequelae of conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, or congenital cerebral palsy. Supporting documentation should specify the laterality (left), the type of paralysis (spastic hemiplegia), and the non-dominant status.

• Ensure documentation specifies "spastic" hemiplegia; do not use for flaccid or other types of hemiplegia.
• Verify laterality (left) and the non-dominant status; incorrect laterality or dominance will lead to an incorrect code.
• Consider sequencing this code after the underlying cause of the hemiplegia (e.g., stroke, cerebral palsy) if applicable.