Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting right nondominant side

This code signifies paralysis affecting one side of the body, specifically the right side, when the patient's dominant hand is not the right hand. It indicates a lack of further specification regarding the cause or type of hemiplegia.

Use this code when documentation clearly states hemiplegia affecting the right side, and the patient is identified as left-hand dominant or the documentation explicitly states "nondominant side." This code is appropriate when the specific etiology or type of hemiplegia is not documented.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right" side and "nondominant."
• Avoid using this code if the cause (e.g., stroke, cerebral palsy) is known; instead, code the underlying condition with an appropriate hemiplegia manifestation code.
• Do not confuse with codes for hemiparesis (weakness) or hemiplegia affecting the dominant side.