Hemiplga following cerebral infrc affecting left nondom side

This code signifies residual weakness or paralysis affecting one side of the body (hemiplegia) or partial weakness (hemiparesis) that developed as a direct consequence of a cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke). Specifically, it indicates that the neurological deficit is on the patient's left side and affects the non-dominant hemisphere of the brain.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a patient has left-sided hemiplegia or hemiparesis as a sequela of a prior cerebral infarction. This code is appropriate for chronic conditions and should be used after the initial stroke event (acute phase) has passed. Supporting documentation should specify the side affected and the causal link to a previous stroke.

• Always sequence this code after the appropriate cerebral infarction sequela code (I69.3-).
• Ensure documentation specifies "left side" and "non-dominant" to accurately assign this code.
• Distinguish between hemiplegia (complete paralysis) and hemiparesis (partial weakness); this code covers both.