ICD-10 Code I69.232 – Monoplegia of upper limb following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage affecting left dominant side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.232 – Monoplegia of upper limb following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage affecting left dominant side
What it is
This code identifies a residual paralysis limited to one upper limb after a nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. It applies when the affected side is the left dominant arm.
Clinical signs
Expected findings include weakness or paralysis confined to one upper extremity, with the history of a prior intracranial bleed. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use I69.232 when the record clearly states monoplegia of the left dominant upper limb as a late effect of a prior nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. Code the residual deficit, not the acute hemorrhage, when the event is no longer active.
Apply it only when laterality and dominance are documented. If the note does not specify the dominant side or the relationship to the prior hemorrhage, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute intracranial hemorrhage, generalized hemiplegia, or weakness without a documented causal link to the prior bleed.
Coding tip
Verify that the chart links the arm monoplegia to a past nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage and confirms left-side dominance before assigning this code.