ICD-10 Code I69.254 – Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage affecting left non-dominant side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.254 – Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage affecting left non-dominant side
What it is
This code identifies persistent weakness or paralysis on the left side after a nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. Use it when documentation links the deficit to a prior brain bleed and specifies the left non-dominant side.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include unilateral weakness, reduced motor control, abnormal gait, and impaired use of the affected arm or leg. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the side affected and whether the deficit is hemiplegia or hemiparesis.
When to use this code
Use I69.254 when the record states a residual left-sided motor deficit after a previous nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. It is appropriate for follow-up visits, rehabilitation encounters, or ongoing management when the deficit remains active. Verify that the hemorrhage was not traumatic and that the side is documented as non-dominant.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute stroke symptoms without a documented residual deficit, or when the weakness is due to trauma, surgery, or another neurologic condition. Check documentation if the side, dominance, or hemorrhage type is unclear.
Coding tip
Code the residual deficit only when the provider clearly links it to the prior hemorrhage and specifies the left non-dominant side.