ICD-10 Code I69.361 – Other paralytic syndrome following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.361 – Other paralytic syndrome following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
What it is
This code identifies a residual paralytic syndrome that follows a cerebral infarction and affects the right dominant side. Use it when the paralysis is a late effect of the stroke, not the acute event.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see weakness, loss of voluntary movement, abnormal tone, or impaired coordination on the right dominant side after prior infarction.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record states an ongoing paralytic deficit due to an old cerebral infarction and specifies the right dominant side. It is appropriate for sequelae documented during follow-up or rehabilitation visits. Confirm that the provider links the deficit to the prior stroke.
Do not use for
Do not use it for acute ischemic stroke, transient symptoms, or paralysis not documented as a post-infarction sequela. Check documentation if the side, dominance, or cause is unclear.
Coding tip
Code the residual deficit only when the chart clearly connects it to the prior cerebral infarction.