ICD-10 Code I69.269 – Other paralytic syndrome following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage affecting unspecified side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.269 – Other paralytic syndrome following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage affecting unspecified side
What it is
This code identifies a residual paralytic syndrome that remains after a nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, when the affected side is not documented. Use it for ongoing neurologic weakness or paralysis due to the prior bleed.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see persistent weakness, reduced movement, or paralysis after recovery from the hemorrhage, with the laterality not specified in the record.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a late effect of a prior nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage and the patient still has a paralytic syndrome. The record should link the current deficit to the old hemorrhage. Choose this code when the side is not stated or cannot be confirmed from the note.
Do not use for
Do not use it for acute intracranial hemorrhage or for weakness without documented residual paralysis. Check documentation if the deficit is from another neurologic cause or if the affected side is clearly identified elsewhere.
Coding tip
Confirm that the chart documents a residual condition from a past hemorrhage, not an active stroke event.