ICD-10 Code I69.261 – Other paralytic syndrome following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage affecting right dominant side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.261 – Other paralytic syndrome following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage affecting right dominant side
What it is
This code identifies a lingering paralytic syndrome affecting the right dominant side after a nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. It describes a residual neurologic deficit, not the acute bleed itself.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see weakness, impaired movement, or loss of motor control on the right dominant side after recovery from intracranial hemorrhage.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record documents a residual paralytic syndrome due to a prior nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage and specifies right dominant side involvement. It fits after the acute event has passed and the deficit remains. Check documentation for laterality and dominance.
Do not use for
Do not use it for the acute hemorrhage itself or for paralysis from trauma, ischemic stroke, or another neurologic cause. If the residual deficit is not clearly linked to a prior nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, check documentation.
Coding tip
Verify that the provider documents both the residual paralysis and the right dominant side before assigning I69.261.