Monoplg low lmb fol cerebral infrc aff right dominant side

This code signifies paralysis affecting a single lower limb, specifically the right lower limb, as a sequela of a cerebral infarction (stroke). The paralysis is a long-term neurological deficit resulting from the stroke, impacting the dominant side of the body.

Use this code for patients presenting with persistent monoplegia of the right lower extremity directly attributable to a previous cerebral infarction. Documentation should clearly state the laterality of the paralysis, its post-stroke etiology, and the dominance of the affected side.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right dominant side" for accurate code assignment; otherwise, a different laterality or non-dominant code may be appropriate.
• This code is for sequelae; an additional code for the initial cerebral infarction (e.g., I63.-) should be sequenced first if the patient is still in the acute phase of the stroke.
• Distinguish from hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body) or other types of paralysis.