ICD-10 Code I69.065 – Other paralytic syndrome following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, bilateral (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.065 – Other paralytic syndrome following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, bilateral
What it is
This code identifies a bilateral paralytic syndrome that remains after a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. It describes a lasting neurological deficit affecting movement on both sides, not the acute bleeding event itself.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see weakness or paralysis involving both sides of the body after recovery from subarachnoid hemorrhage, with residual motor impairment documented by the provider.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly states a bilateral paralytic syndrome as a sequela of a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. It applies to residual deficits, not the initial hemorrhage admission. Confirm that the documentation links the paralysis to the prior hemorrhage and specifies bilateral involvement.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute subarachnoid hemorrhage without a documented sequela. Do not assign it if the paralysis is from trauma, another stroke type, or if bilateral involvement is not documented. Check documentation.
Coding tip
Code the late effect first only when the sequela is clearly documented as due to the prior nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage.