ICD-10 Code I69.869 – Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease affecting unspecified side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.869 – Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease affecting unspecified side
What it is
This code reports a residual paralytic syndrome that remains after a cerebrovascular disease other than stroke, when the affected side is not documented. Use it for lasting weakness or paralysis linked to a prior vascular brain event.
Clinical signs
Common findings include persistent motor weakness, paralysis, abnormal gait, or impaired limb control after the cerebrovascular event. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact deficit and laterality.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly links the current paralytic deficit to a past cerebrovascular disease and no acute event is being treated. It is appropriate for follow-up visits, rehabilitation, or chronic care notes. You should code the unspecified side only when documentation does not identify right or left.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute stroke, transient ischemic attack, or paralysis from nonvascular causes. Also avoid it if the provider documents a specific affected side or a different residual neurologic deficit.
Coding tip
Check the chart for the original cerebrovascular condition and any documented laterality before assigning I69.869.