Monoplegia, unspecified affecting left nondominant side

This code signifies paralysis affecting a single limb on the left side of the body, where the specific cause of the paralysis is not documented. It indicates a loss of motor function in one left extremity (arm or leg) without further specification of the underlying etiology.

Use this code when documentation clearly states monoplegia of a left-sided limb, and the patient is identified as left-hand dominant, or dominance is not specified. It is appropriate when the medical record does not provide details regarding the specific cause (e.g., stroke, spinal cord injury, trauma) of the monoplegia.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" and "nondominant" or "unspecified" dominance for the affected limb.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific cause of the monoplegia (e.g., G81.94 for hemiplegia following cerebral infarction) is known and documented.
• Always query the provider if the etiology of the monoplegia is unclear to determine if a more specific code can be assigned.