ICD-10 Code I69.944 – Monoplegia of lower limb following unspecified cerebrovascular disease affecting left non-dominant side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.944 – Monoplegia of lower limb following unspecified cerebrovascular disease affecting left non-dominant side
What it is
This code identifies persistent one-leg weakness or paralysis after an unspecified cerebrovascular disease, affecting the left non-dominant side. Use it when the deficit is a late effect of a prior stroke-like event and the record specifies the side.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include reduced voluntary movement, weakness, or paralysis limited to one lower limb. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact neurologic deficit and whether the left side is documented as non-dominant.
When to use this code
Use I69.944 when the provider documents monoplegia of the lower limb as a sequela of unspecified cerebrovascular disease and identifies the left non-dominant side. This code applies to residual deficits, not the acute cerebrovascular event. Confirm that the record supports a lasting post-cerebrovascular condition.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute stroke, transient weakness, or generalized hemiplegia. If the side, dominance, or cerebrovascular cause is unclear, check documentation.
Coding tip
Code the residual neurologic deficit first and verify laterality and dominance before assigning I69.944.