G81

Hemiplegia and hemiparesis

This category is to be used only when hemiplegia complete) incomplete) is reported without further specification, or is stated to be old or longstanding but of unspecified cause. The category is also for use in multiple coding to identify these types of hemiplegia resulting from any cause.

Paralysis of one side of the body resulting from disease or injury to the brain or spinal cord.

Severe or complete loss of motor function on one side of the body. This condition is usually caused by brain diseases that are localized to the cerebral hemisphere opposite to the side of weakness. Less frequently, brain stem lesions; cervical spinal cord diseases; peripheral nervous system diseases; and other conditions may manifest as hemiplegia. The term hemiparesis see paresis) refers to mild to moderate weakness involving one side of the body.

Severe or complete loss of motor function on one side of the body; this condition is usually caused by brain diseases that are localized to the cerebral hemisphere opposite to the side of weakness; less frequently, brain stem lesions; cervical spinal cord diseases, peripheral nervous system diseases, and other conditions may manifest as hemiplegia.

Flaccid hemiplegia

Flaccid hemiplegia affecting unspecified side

Flaccid hemiplegia affecting right dominant side

Flaccid hemiplegia affecting left dominant side

Flaccid hemiplegia affecting right nondominant side

Flaccid hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side