2025 ICD-10-CM code I69.341
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the circulatory system - Cerebrovascular diseases 9 Feed
Monoplegia of lower limb following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side.
Medical necessity must be established by demonstrating the functional limitations imposed by the monoplegia and the need for continued medical care or rehabilitation. Documentation should support the patient's ongoing needs and the plan for treatment or management.
Clinicians diagnosing and treating the after-effects of cerebrovascular diseases. This includes neurologists, physiatrists, primary care physicians, and other specialists involved in rehabilitation.
In simple words: Paralysis of one leg due to a stroke affecting the right side of the brain (which typically controls the right side of the body).
This code describes the paralysis of one limb in the lower extremity resulting from a cerebral infarction (stroke) affecting the right dominant side of the brain.
Example 1: A patient experiences a stroke affecting the right side of their brain, resulting in paralysis of their left leg., A patient with a history of stroke presents with weakness and difficulty moving their left leg, diagnosed as monoplegia due to the prior cerebral infarction., A patient undergoing rehabilitation for stroke-related paralysis exhibits limited mobility in their left leg, requiring ongoing physical therapy.
Documentation should clearly specify the affected limb (left leg), the type of paralysis (monoplegia), the causal relationship to a cerebral infarction, and the affected side of the brain (right). Any associated neurological deficits should also be noted.
** This code specifically refers to monoplegia of the lower limb. For paralysis affecting other limbs or multiple limbs, different ICD-10-CM codes would apply.For accurate and detailed coding information, consider using a specialized medical coding resource such as iFrameAI.
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- Specialties:Neurology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Internal Medicine, Primary Care
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, Rehabilitation Facility, Physician's Office, Home Health