Hemiplga following cerebral infrc aff right nondom side

This code signifies a neurological deficit characterized by weakness (hemiparesis) or paralysis (hemiplegia) on one side of the body, specifically affecting the right side, which is not the patient's dominant side. This condition is a direct sequela of a cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke).

Apply this code when a patient presents with residual right-sided hemiplegia or hemiparesis that is a long-term effect of a previous ischemic stroke. Documentation should clearly state the laterality (right side), the non-dominant status, and confirm the etiology as a cerebral infarction. This code is used for conditions that are chronic or long-standing, not for acute stroke symptoms.

• Ensure documentation specifies "non-dominant" for the affected right side; otherwise, an unspecified dominance code may be more appropriate.
• This code is for sequelae, meaning the acute stroke event has passed. Do not use this code for the initial or acute phase of a stroke.
• Verify that the hemiplegia/hemiparesis is explicitly linked to a cerebral infarction and not another type of cerebrovascular accident (e.g., hemorrhage).