Monoplg low lmb fol cerebral infrc aff left dominant side

This code signifies paralysis affecting a single lower limb (monoplegia) that occurs as a residual effect of a cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke). Specifically, it indicates that the stroke impacted the left dominant side of the brain, leading to the monoplegia. This is a sequela code, meaning it describes a condition resulting from a previous stroke event.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a patient has monoplegia of a lower limb due to a prior cerebral infarction, and the neurological deficit is attributed to the left dominant cerebral hemisphere. This code is appropriate for chronic or long-term neurological deficits following the acute stroke phase.

• Always sequence this code after the appropriate cerebral infarction sequela code (e.g., I69.3-).
• Ensure documentation specifies "monoplegia" of a "lower limb" and links it to a "cerebral infarction" affecting the "left dominant side."
• Do not use for acute stroke events; this code is for residual effects or sequelae.