ICD-10 Code I69.192 – Facial weakness following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.192 – Facial weakness following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
What it is
I69.192 identifies facial weakness that remains after a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. Use it for a post-stroke neurologic deficit, not for the acute bleed itself.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, you may see unilateral facial droop, reduced facial movement, or difficulty smiling, closing the eye, or speaking clearly after the hemorrhagic event.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record states facial weakness is a sequela of a prior nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. It is appropriate for follow-up care after the acute episode has resolved. Code the residual deficit when documentation links it to the hemorrhage.
Do not use for
Do not use I69.192 for acute intracerebral hemorrhage or for facial weakness from trauma, Bell palsy, or other non-stroke causes. Check documentation if the cause is unclear.
Coding tip
Confirm the provider documents a causal link between facial weakness and the prior hemorrhage before assigning this sequela code.