ICD-10 Code I69.259 – Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage affecting unspecified side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.259 – Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage affecting unspecified side
What it is
This code identifies residual weakness or paralysis on an unspecified side after a nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. It is used when the later effects of the bleed remain documented, but the side affected is not stated.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include persistent one-sided weakness, reduced motor control, or partial paralysis after a prior brain hemorrhage. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the affected side and whether the deficit is hemiplegia or hemiparesis.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly links the current hemiplegia or hemiparesis to a past nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. It applies to sequelae, not the acute bleeding event. If the side is documented, use the more specific code instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute intracranial hemorrhage or for weakness without documentation of a hemorrhagic stroke history. Check documentation if the deficit is due to trauma, cerebral infarction, or another neurologic cause.
Coding tip
Verify that the note states a residual deficit from prior hemorrhage and that laterality is unspecified before assigning I69.259.