ICD-10 Code I69.251 – Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage affecting right dominant side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.251 – Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage affecting right dominant side
What it is
This code identifies persistent weakness or paralysis on the right side after a nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. Use it when the dominant right side is affected and the condition is a late effect of the bleed.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include unilateral motor weakness, reduced coordination, abnormal gait, or loss of fine motor control on the right. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for dominance and the post-hemorrhagic cause.
When to use this code
Use I69.251 when the record documents hemiplegia or hemiparesis as a sequela of a prior nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. You should see clear linkage between the current neurologic deficit and the earlier bleed. Confirm that the right side is the dominant side.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute intracranial hemorrhage, trauma-related brain bleeding, or weakness without a documented hemorrhagic cause. Check documentation if side, dominance, or sequela status is unclear.
Coding tip
Code the residual deficit first and verify the laterality and dominance from the provider’s documentation.