Monoplg low lmb fol cerebral infrc aff left nondom side

This code signifies paralysis affecting a single lower limb (monoplegia) that developed as a sequela of a cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke). Specifically, the stroke occurred on the left side of the brain, and this side is identified as the patient's non-dominant hemisphere. The monoplegia is a chronic neurological deficit resulting from the prior stroke.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient presents with monoplegia of the lower limb, and this paralysis is directly attributed to a previous cerebral infarction. The medical record must specify that the stroke affected the left non-dominant side of the brain and that the monoplegia is a residual effect, not an acute event.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "sequela" or "residual effect" of the cerebral infarction, not an acute stroke.
• Verify laterality (left) and dominance (non-dominant) are clearly stated in the medical record.
• Do not use acute stroke codes (I60-I67) in conjunction with this sequela code for the same encounter unless a new acute stroke has occurred.