ICD-10 Code I69.892 – Facial weakness following other cerebrovascular disease (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.892 – Facial weakness following other cerebrovascular disease
What it is
This code identifies facial weakness that remains after a cerebrovascular event, when the weakness is a late effect rather than an acute stroke finding. Use it for residual impairment linked to prior cerebrovascular disease.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include drooping or reduced movement of one side of the face, asymmetric smile, or difficulty closing the eye. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use I69.892 when the record states facial weakness is a sequela of prior cerebrovascular disease and the acute event is no longer the reason for care. It may appear in follow-up visits, rehabilitation, or chronic problem lists. Confirm that documentation links the weakness to the cerebrovascular condition.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute facial weakness during an active stroke evaluation, or when the cause is Bell palsy, trauma, or another non-cerebrovascular condition. Check documentation if the residual cause is unclear.
Coding tip
Verify that the provider documents a residual effect and the prior cerebrovascular disease, because sequela coding depends on that explicit linkage.