ICD-10 Code G46.7 – Other lacunar syndromes (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide

The ICD-10 code for Other lacunar syndromes is G46.7.
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G46.7 – Other lacunar syndromes

What it is

G46.7 identifies other lacunar syndromes, which are small-vessel ischemic stroke syndromes affecting deep brain structures. Use it when the documented presentation fits a lacunar syndrome but does not match a more specific code.

Clinical signs

Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Lacunar syndromes commonly involve pure motor or sensory deficits, ataxic weakness, dysarthria-clumsy hand, or similar focal neurologic findings without cortical signs.

When to use this code

Use this code when the provider documents an “other” lacunar syndrome or a lacunar stroke syndrome not otherwise classified. It may apply to a confirmed ischemic event with a clinical lacunar pattern and no better-specific ICD-10-CM option. Check documentation for the exact syndrome name and whether the event is acute or a past history.

Do not use for

Do not use this code for transient ischemic attack, hemorrhagic stroke, or nonspecific cerebrovascular symptoms without a documented lacunar syndrome. If the chart names a more specific lacunar syndrome, code that instead.

Coding tip

Code from the provider’s documented syndrome name and avoid assuming lacunar subtype when the record is vague.

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