ICD-10 Code I69.069 – Other paralytic syndrome following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting unspecified side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.069 – Other paralytic syndrome following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage affecting unspecified side
What it is
This code identifies a residual paralytic syndrome that occurs after a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage when the affected side is not documented. It reflects a late effect, not the acute bleed itself.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see weakness, impaired movement, or persistent paralysis after recovery from the hemorrhage, with laterality not specified in the record.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents ongoing paralysis or a paralytic syndrome as a sequela of a prior nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. The acute hemorrhage should no longer be the focus of care. Choose it when the record does not identify right or left side.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for the acute subarachnoid hemorrhage itself or for paralysis with a documented traumatic cause. Check documentation if the side is specified or if another neurologic deficit is described instead.
Coding tip
Code the sequela first, and verify that the chart clearly links the paralysis to the prior nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage.