Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting left nondominant side

This code signifies paralysis affecting one side of the body, specifically the left side, where the dominant hand is not the left. The specific cause or nature of the hemiplegia is not documented or is unknown. This condition typically results from neurological damage, such as stroke or brain injury.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates left-sided hemiplegia without specifying the dominant side, and the patient is known to be right-handed or dominance is not recorded. It's appropriate when the etiology of the hemiplegia is not identified or further specified. Supporting documentation would include neurological exam findings noting left-sided paralysis and an absence of information regarding the cause or specific type of hemiplegia.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "left" and "nondominant" or implies nondominance (e.g., patient is right-handed).
• Avoid using this code if the cause of the hemiplegia (e.g., stroke, cerebral infarction) is known and documented; instead, code the specific etiology with the appropriate hemiplegia sequela code.
• This code is for unspecified hemiplegia; if the type (e.g., spastic, flaccid) is known, a more specific code should be used.