ICD-10 Code I69.253 – Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage affecting right non-dominant side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.253 – Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage affecting right non-dominant side
What it is
This code identifies lasting weakness or paralysis on the right side after a nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. It applies when the right side is the non-dominant side and the deficit is a late effect of the bleed.
Clinical signs
Expect documentation of persistent unilateral weakness, reduced movement, or paralysis after the hemorrhagic event. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for laterality, dominance, and whether the deficit is hemiplegia or hemiparesis.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly links the current motor deficit to a prior nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. You should also confirm that the affected side is the right and that it is documented as the non-dominant side. If the chart does not specify dominance or the hemorrhage type, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute stroke symptoms without a documented residual deficit. Do not use it if the weakness is due to trauma, another neurologic condition, or if the side or dominance is not supported by the record.
Coding tip
Code the residual deficit only when the provider documents it as a sequela of the hemorrhage.