ICD-10 Code I69.14 – Monoplegia of lower limb following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.14 – Monoplegia of lower limb following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
What it is
I69.14 identifies weakness or paralysis limited to one lower limb that remains after a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. Use it for a late effect of prior brain bleed, not for the acute hemorrhage itself.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see persistent unilateral leg weakness, impaired gait, reduced motor control, or need for assistive devices after recovery from the hemorrhagic stroke.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly states monoplegia of a lower limb as a residual effect of a previous nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. It is appropriate in follow-up or chronic care settings when the acute bleed is no longer the reason for the visit. Check documentation if laterality or the residual relationship is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use it for the acute intracerebral hemorrhage, for paralysis from trauma, or when the lower-limb weakness is not linked to a prior hemorrhagic stroke. Check documentation.
Coding tip
Code the residual deficit first only when documentation ties it to the prior nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage.