Hemiplga following cerebral infrc aff left dominant side

This code signifies a neurological deficit characterized by weakness (hemiparesis) or paralysis (hemiplegia) on one side of the body, specifically affecting the left side, as a sequela of a cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke). The "dominant" aspect indicates that the left side was the patient's preferred or stronger side prior to the stroke.

Apply this code when a patient presents with residual hemiplegia or hemiparesis on their left dominant side, and the medical record clearly links this condition to a previous cerebral infarction. Documentation should specify the laterality (left), the type of neurological deficit (hemiplegia/hemiparesis), and the causal relationship to a prior stroke.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "left dominant side" for accurate laterality and dominance assignment.
• This code is for sequelae of a stroke; do not use it for acute stroke events.
• Always sequence this code after the appropriate code for the cerebral infarction (e.g., I63.x) if the patient is still within the acute phase of care for the stroke, or as a primary diagnosis for follow-up care of the chronic deficit.