Monoplg upr lmb fol ntrm subarach hemor aff right dom side

This code signifies paralysis affecting a single upper limb (monoplegia) that developed as a sequela of a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. Specifically, it indicates that the right upper extremity is affected, and the patient's dominant side is the right. This condition represents a long-term neurological deficit resulting from the initial hemorrhagic event.

Use this code for patients presenting with residual right upper limb monoplegia clearly documented as a chronic effect of a previous nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. Documentation should explicitly state the laterality (right), the specific limb affected (upper), and the patient's right-sided dominance. This code is appropriate once the acute phase of the subarachnoid hemorrhage has passed and the monoplegia is a persistent neurological deficit.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nontraumatic" subarachnoid hemorrhage as the etiology of the monoplegia.
• Verify the affected limb is the right upper and that the patient's dominant side is right to accurately assign this specific code.
• Do not use acute subarachnoid hemorrhage codes (I60.-) concurrently with this sequela code for the same encounter, unless the patient is also being treated for a new, acute hemorrhage.