Unspecified monoplegia

This code signifies paralysis affecting a single limb or a single group of muscles, without further specification of the underlying cause or the specific limb involved. It indicates a motor deficit characterized by the inability to voluntarily move the affected body part.

This code is appropriate when documentation clearly states "monoplegia" but lacks details regarding the specific limb (e.g., upper, lower) or the etiology. It should be used when a more specific code for monoplegia (e.g., due to stroke, spinal cord injury) cannot be assigned due to insufficient information.

• Avoid using this code if the documentation specifies the affected limb (e.g., monoplegia of upper limb).
• Always query the provider for more specific information regarding the limb affected and the underlying cause to allow for more precise coding.
• This code should be a last resort when no other more specific monoplegia code can be assigned.