ICD-10 Code I69.162 – Other paralytic syndrome following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage affecting left dominant side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.162 – Other paralytic syndrome following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage affecting left dominant side
What it is
This code identifies a residual paralytic syndrome affecting the left dominant side after a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. Use it for ongoing neurologic weakness or paralysis that remains after the acute bleed has resolved.
Clinical signs
Common findings include weakness, loss of motor control, or paralysis on the left dominant side, often with impaired coordination or mobility. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record documents a lasting paralytic deficit due to a prior nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage and specifies the left dominant side. It is appropriate for sequelae, not the acute hemorrhage itself. Confirm that the provider links the deficit to the old stroke event.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for the acute intracerebral hemorrhage or for weakness not documented as a sequela of hemorrhage. Check documentation if laterality, dominance, or the causal relationship is unclear.
Coding tip
Code the residual deficit first only when the provider clearly documents it as a post-hemorrhagic sequela.