ICD-10 Code I69.962 – Other Paralytic Syndrome Following Unspecified Cerebrovascular Disease Affecting Left Dominant Side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.962 – Other paralytic syndrome following unspecified cerebrovascular disease affecting left dominant side
What it is
This code identifies a residual paralytic syndrome affecting the left dominant side after an unspecified cerebrovascular disease. Use it for ongoing weakness or paralysis that remains after the acute event has passed.
Clinical signs
Findings may include hemiplegia, hemiparesis, or other persistent motor impairment on the left dominant side. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record documents a prior cerebrovascular disease with lasting paralysis or similar motor deficit on the left dominant side. It applies to sequelae, not the acute stroke episode. Confirm that the dominant side is documented and that the residual deficit is still present.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute stroke, transient ischemic attack, or symptoms without a documented residual paralytic syndrome. Check documentation if laterality, dominance, or the cerebrovascular cause is unclear.
Coding tip
Verify that the provider links the paralysis to a past cerebrovascular disease and documents left dominance before assigning I69.962.