ICD-10 Code I69.854 – Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following other cerebrovascular disease affecting left non-dominant side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.854 – Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following other cerebrovascular disease affecting left non-dominant side
What it is
This code reports persistent one-sided weakness or paralysis affecting the left, non-dominant side after another cerebrovascular disease. It indicates a late effect, not the acute stroke event.
Clinical signs
Find documentation of left-sided hemiplegia or hemiparesis, often with reduced strength, impaired coordination, or gait difficulty. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents residual left-sided weakness from a prior cerebrovascular disease and identifies the non-dominant side. It applies to sequelae, not an active ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. Check documentation for the specific prior cerebrovascular condition and dominance.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute stroke, transient symptoms, or generalized weakness without a documented cerebrovascular cause. If the side or dominance is not stated, check documentation.
Coding tip
Code the residual deficit first and verify that the record clearly links it to a past cerebrovascular disease.