Congenital hemiplegia

This code represents a form of cerebral palsy characterized by paralysis or weakness affecting one side of the body, present from birth or early infancy. It results from non-progressive brain damage occurring before, during, or shortly after birth, impacting motor control on the contralateral side.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of hemiplegia that is congenital in origin. This typically applies to infants or young children presenting with unilateral motor deficits attributed to perinatal brain injury or developmental anomalies. Supporting documentation should specify the congenital nature of the hemiplegia.

• Distinguish from acquired hemiplegia (e.g., due to stroke later in life) which would be coded differently.
• Always look for documentation specifying "congenital" or "cerebral palsy with hemiplegia, congenital origin."
• Code any associated intellectual disabilities, seizures, or other neurological deficits separately.