Understanding Right-Sided Hemiplegia: Find information on diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Explore resources for healthcare professionals, including clinical documentation tips, ICD-10 codes (I69.3, I69.4, G81, G82, G83), medical coding guidelines, and rehabilitation strategies for right hemiplegia. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and long-term effects of right-sided hemiparesis and hemiplegia. This resource offers valuable insights for physicians, nurses, therapists, and medical coders dealing with right-side paralysis.
Also known as
Hemiplegia and hemiparesis
Paralysis or weakness on one side of the body.
Cerebrovascular diseases
Conditions affecting blood vessels in the brain, a common cause of hemiplegia.
Diseases of the nervous system
Encompasses various neurological disorders including hemiplegia.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is hemiplegia due to cerebrovascular disease?
Yes
Is it specified as infantile?
No
Other cause documented?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Right-sided paralysis |
Left Hemiplegia |
Spastic Hemiplegia |
Incomplete or missing documentation specifying "right" side can lead to incorrect coding or unspecified hemiplegia.
Failing to document right-sided hemiplegia as dominant or non-dominant impacts functional assessment and coding accuracy.
Risk of inaccurate or missing codes for the underlying etiology (e.g., stroke, trauma) of the right-sided hemiplegia.
Patient presents with right-sided hemiplegia, characterized by significant weakness and loss of motor function affecting the right side of the body. Onset of hemiplegia was noted on [Date of onset], following [Event precipitating hemiplegia, e.g., cerebrovascular accident, stroke, traumatic brain injury]. Symptoms include decreased muscle strength, impaired mobility, and reduced functional capacity in the right arm and leg. Neurological examination reveals [Specific neurological findings, e.g., hyperreflexia, spasticity, positive Babinski sign on the right side]. Differential diagnosis includes stroke, cerebral palsy, brain tumor, and multiple sclerosis. Initial assessment suggests [Leading suspected diagnosis and rationale]. Brain imaging, including [Type of imaging, e.g., CT scan, MRI], was ordered to further evaluate the etiology of the hemiplegia and rule out other potential causes. Preliminary imaging results indicate [Imaging findings]. The patient's current functional status is assessed as [Functional level, e.g., requiring assistance with activities of daily living]. Treatment plan includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy as indicated. Medications prescribed include [Medications and dosage, e.g., antispasmodics, pain management]. Patient education provided on stroke rehabilitation, fall prevention, and management of hemiplegia-related complications. Follow-up appointment scheduled for [Date] to reassess neurological status, monitor treatment progress, and adjust the care plan as needed. ICD-10 code [Appropriate ICD-10 code, e.g., I69.320 for right hemiplegia affecting the dominant side] and CPT codes for evaluation and management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other services will be documented accordingly.