ICD-10 Code I69.239 – Monoplegia of Upper Limb Following Other Nontraumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage Affecting Unspecified Side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.239 – Monoplegia of upper limb following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage affecting unspecified side
What it is
This code identifies persistent one-sided paralysis or severe weakness of an upper limb after a nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, when the affected side is not documented. It is a late effect code, so the hemorrhage itself is no longer the active condition.
Clinical signs
Documentation may show reduced or absent voluntary movement in one arm, with weakness, spasticity, or impaired coordination after stroke-related brain bleeding. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use I69.239 when the record clearly links upper-limb monoplegia to a prior nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage and the side is unspecified. Code the residual deficit, not the acute bleed, during follow-up, rehabilitation, or long-term care visits. Check documentation for laterality if available.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute intracranial hemorrhage, transient weakness, or paralysis from trauma. Also avoid it when the side is documented and a more specific residual code applies.
Coding tip
Always confirm that the note describes a residual effect after hemorrhage, because ICD-10-CM sequela codes require the cause-and-effect link.