Monoplegia, unspecified affecting left dominant side

This code signifies paralysis of a single limb on the left side of the body, where the left side is identified as the patient's dominant side. The specific cause or nature of the monoplegia is not documented or is unknown. This condition typically results from neurological damage affecting motor pathways.

Assign this code when documentation clearly indicates monoplegia of a left limb in a left-dominant individual, but the specific type or etiology of the monoplegia (e.g., flaccid, spastic) is not specified. This code is appropriate when the medical record lacks further detail regarding the characteristics of the paralysis.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "left dominant" to support the laterality and dominance assignment.
• Avoid using this code if the type of monoplegia (e.g., spastic, flaccid) is documented; instead, use a more specific code from the G83.1- or G83.2- series.
• Always sequence this code after the underlying cause of the monoplegia, if known and documented.