ICD-10 Code I69.241 – Monoplegia of lower limb following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage affecting right dominant side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.241 – Monoplegia of lower limb following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage affecting right dominant side
What it is
This code identifies persistent paralysis or severe weakness affecting one lower limb after a nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. It specifies the right side and the patient’s dominant side.
Clinical signs
Look for documented monoplegia, marked weakness, or loss of voluntary movement limited to one leg after a prior brain bleed. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly links the lower-limb monoplegia to a previous nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage and identifies the right dominant side. It is appropriate for residual deficits, not the acute hemorrhage episode. Check documentation if laterality, dominance, or cause is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use it for acute intracranial hemorrhage, weakness from another neurologic cause, or paralysis affecting both legs or an upper limb. Check documentation when the residual deficit is not confirmed.
Coding tip
Verify that the hemorrhage is historical and that the affected side and dominance are explicitly documented before assigning I69.241.