Monoplegia of upper limb affecting right nondominant side

This code signifies complete paralysis of a single upper extremity, specifically the right arm, in an individual whose right side is not their dominant side. This condition results in the inability to voluntarily move the affected limb due to neurological damage.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates monoplegia of the right upper limb and specifies that the patient is left-handed or ambidextrous with left-side dominance. This code is appropriate for conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, or other neurological insults leading to complete paralysis of the right arm in a nondominant individual.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondominant" or provides laterality of dominance to support this specific code.
• Distinguish from paresis (weakness) which would use a different code series.
• Sequence this code after the underlying cause of the monoplegia, such as a stroke or spinal cord injury.