Monoplg low lmb fol unsp cerebvasc dis aff left nondom side

This code signifies paralysis affecting a single lower limb (monoplegia) that developed as a sequela of a cerebrovascular event (e.g., stroke, hemorrhage) where the specific type of cerebrovascular disease is not documented. The paralysis specifically impacts the patient's left lower extremity and is associated with the non-dominant side of the brain.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states monoplegia of the left lower limb as a residual effect of an unspecified cerebrovascular disease. This code is appropriate when the laterality of the brain lesion is known to affect the non-dominant hemisphere, but the specific type of CVA is not specified.

• Ensure documentation specifies "unspecified" cerebrovascular disease; if the type is known (e.g., ischemic, hemorrhagic), a more specific code from I69.0-I69.3 should be used.
• Verify the affected limb is the left lower limb and not the right, upper, or multiple limbs.
• Always sequence this code after the acute cerebrovascular event code (if still active) or as a primary diagnosis when managing the sequela.