Monoplegia of lower limb affecting right dominant side

This code signifies paralysis affecting a single lower limb, specifically the right leg, in a patient whose right side is considered dominant. This condition typically results from damage to the central nervous system, such as a stroke, spinal cord injury, or brain lesion, leading to significant motor weakness or complete loss of voluntary movement in the affected extremity.

Utilize this code for patients presenting with complete or severe paralysis of their right lower extremity, where the medical record clearly indicates right-sided dominance. Supporting documentation should detail the specific limb affected, the extent of motor impairment, and the patient's handedness or dominant side. This code is appropriate for both acute and chronic presentations of monoplegia.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "right dominant" to justify the laterality and dominance specificity of this code.
• Distinguish from hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body) or paraplegia (paralysis of both lower limbs).
• Always sequence this code after the underlying cause of the monoplegia, such as a cerebrovascular accident or spinal cord injury.