ICD-10 Code I69.139 – Monoplegia of upper limb following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage affecting unspecified side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.139 – Monoplegia of upper limb following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage affecting unspecified side
What it is
This code identifies weakness or paralysis limited to one upper limb that remains after a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, when the affected side is not documented. It is a late effect code, so the stroke event itself is no longer the active reason for care.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include reduced voluntary movement, loss of strength, and impaired use of one arm or hand after a documented brain bleed. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record states monoplegia of an upper limb due to a prior nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage and the side is unspecified. It fits follow-up, rehabilitation, or chronic management visits where the residual deficit is the focus. Code the hemorrhage history separately only if the record supports it.
Do not use for
Do not use it for acute intracerebral hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, or arm weakness from another cause. If the side is documented as right or left, use the more specific residual code.
Coding tip
Confirm that the provider links the monoplegia to the prior intracerebral hemorrhage and documents the affected side, or leave it unspecified only when necessary.