ICD-10 Code I69.234 – Monoplegia of upper limb following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage affecting left non-dominant side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.234 – Monoplegia of upper limb following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage affecting left non-dominant side
What it is
This code identifies persistent paralysis or severe weakness of one upper limb after a nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. It applies when the affected side is the left, and that side is documented as non-dominant.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include marked loss of voluntary movement, reduced strength, and impaired use of the left arm. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for laterality, dominance, and whether the deficit is residual from the hemorrhage.
When to use this code
Use I69.234 when the record clearly states monoplegia of the left upper limb as a late effect of a prior nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. The deficit must be residual, not acute. Confirm that the left side is non-dominant and that the hemorrhage type is documented.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute stroke symptoms, generalized weakness, or paralysis from traumatic brain injury. Check documentation if the record does not specify nontraumatic hemorrhage, residual deficit, or left non-dominant side.
Coding tip
Link the neurological deficit to the prior hemorrhage in the note before assigning this code.