ICD-10 Code I69.95 – Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following unspecified cerebrovascular disease (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.95 – Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following unspecified cerebrovascular disease
What it is
This code identifies weakness or paralysis affecting one side of the body after a cerebrovascular disease, when the specific stroke type or cause is not documented. Use it for residual deficits, not the acute event.
Clinical signs
Findings usually include unilateral weakness, reduced movement, or loss of motor control after a prior cerebrovascular event. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly links hemiplegia or hemiparesis to a past cerebrovascular disease and no more specific cerebrovascular diagnosis is available. It may appear in follow-up visits, rehabilitation notes, or problem lists for persistent neurologic deficits. Check documentation for laterality and any additional residual effects.
Do not use for
Do not use it for acute stroke, transient ischemic attack, or weakness with no documented cerebrovascular cause. If the record identifies a more specific stroke category, code that instead.
Coding tip
Confirm the residual deficit is documented as post-cerebrovascular and that the underlying event is unspecified before assigning I69.95.