ICD-10 Code I69.144 – Monoplegia of lower limb following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage affecting left non-dominant side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.144 – Monoplegia of lower limb following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage affecting left non-dominant side
What it is
This code identifies paralysis or severe weakness limited to one lower limb as a late effect of a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. It specifies the left side in a non-dominant patient.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include persistent one-sided leg weakness, reduced voluntary movement, and impaired gait or standing balance after a prior brain bleed. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use I69.144 when the record clearly links the lower-limb monoplegia to a previous nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. You should also confirm the affected side and that the patient is non-dominant on the left side.
Assign it for residual deficits documented as current sequelae, not for the acute hemorrhage itself. If the note does not support laterality, dominance, or the post-hemorrhagic cause, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute intracerebral hemorrhage, generalized weakness, or paralysis from trauma, stroke of another type, or an unspecified neurologic disorder. Check documentation.
Coding tip
Verify that the sequela is explicitly tied to the old hemorrhage and that “left non-dominant side” matches the charted dominance.