ICD-10 Code I69.964 – Other paralytic syndrome following unspecified cerebrovascular disease affecting left non-dominant side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.964 – Other paralytic syndrome following unspecified cerebrovascular disease affecting left non-dominant side
What it is
This code identifies residual paralysis affecting the left non-dominant side after an unspecified cerebrovascular disease. Use it when the stroke-related event is no longer acute, but weakness or paralysis remains documented.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include persistent motor weakness, loss of voluntary movement, or other paralytic deficits on the left non-dominant side. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly links the paralysis to a prior unspecified cerebrovascular disease and specifies the left non-dominant side. It is appropriate for follow-up or ongoing care after the acute event has resolved. Check documentation if laterality, dominance, or the cerebrovascular cause is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use it for acute stroke, transient ischemic attack, or paralysis without a documented cerebrovascular cause. Also avoid it if the side, dominance, or type of paralytic syndrome is not supported by the record.
Coding tip
Verify that the chart states both the residual paralysis and the non-dominant side before assigning I69.964.