ICD-10 Code I69.062 – Other paralytic syndrome following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting left dominant side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.062 – Other paralytic syndrome following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting left dominant side
What it is
This code identifies residual paralysis or weakness after a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, with the left side affected in a patient whose left side is dominant. It describes a late effect, not the acute hemorrhage itself.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include persistent weakness, reduced movement, or paralysis on the left side after the hemorrhage has resolved. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact neurologic deficit and dominance.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record documents a lasting paralytic syndrome due to a prior nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage and specifies left dominant side involvement. It is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing residual neurologic deficits. Code the current sequela, not the original bleed, unless both are documented and reported separately.
Do not use for
Do not use it for the acute subarachnoid hemorrhage or for weakness unrelated to that event. Check documentation if the side, dominance, or causal link to the hemorrhage is unclear.
Coding tip
Verify that the chart states sequela, left dominance, and the hemorrhage as the cause before assigning I69.062.