Title: Module 11: Discussion: Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis
Course: Introduction to Coding and Classification Systems > Section: Module 11: Coding Diseases of the Blood and Blood Forming Organs

Explain how the coding of hemiplegia and hemiparesis utilizing the fifth digit to designate the affected side whether dominant or nondominant.  Indicate the guidelines that a coder should use when the documentation does not designate dominance.  In addition, discuss the reporting and coding of these conditions and a CVA.  Reference:  Chapter 18