Hemiparesis ICD-10-CM Codes

No. Hemiparesis refers to weakness on a particular side of the body. Hemiplegia is the paralysis of a specific side of the body. They’re closely related, so mixing up both terms is easy.

Besides stroke and the problems mentioned in the list earlier, Hemiparesis can be caused by aneurysms, concussions, traumatic brain injuries, seizures, epilepsy, brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, encephalitis, and meningitis, to mention a few. Even a simple migraine can cause Hemiparesis.

This will depend on the cause. Healthcare professionals must address the root cause to address the hemiparesis of a patient. To prevent hemiparesis from happening, it would be best for patients to maintain a healthy weight and eat a balanced diet that’s good for maintaining the wellness of the circulatory system and the heart.