Monoplg upr lmb following ntrm intcrbl hemor aff unsp side

This diagnosis code signifies paralysis affecting a single upper limb (arm or hand) that developed as a sequela of a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. The paralysis is a residual effect of the brain bleed, and the specific side of the body affected is not documented or specified.

Use this code when documentation clearly states monoplegia of an upper extremity resulting from a prior intracerebral hemorrhage, and the laterality (left or right) of the affected limb is not specified. This code is appropriate for chronic or long-term deficits, not acute stroke events. Supporting documentation would include neurological evaluations, physical therapy assessments, and history of a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage.

• Ensure the hemorrhage was explicitly documented as "nontraumatic" to differentiate from traumatic brain injury sequelae.
• Verify that the paralysis is limited to a single upper limb; if other limbs are affected, a different monoplegia or hemiplegia code would be more appropriate.
• Always attempt to clarify the laterality of the affected limb with the provider if not specified, as more specific codes exist for left or right monoplegia.