ICD-10 Code I69.952 – Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following unspecified cerebrovascular disease affecting left dominant side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.952 – Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following unspecified cerebrovascular disease affecting left dominant side
What it is
This code identifies persistent weakness or paralysis on the left side that remains after an unspecified cerebrovascular disease. Use it when the left side is the dominant side and the deficit is a late effect, not an acute event.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly documented findings include unilateral motor weakness, reduced voluntary movement, abnormal gait, or need for assistance with daily activities after a prior cerebrovascular event.
When to use this code
Use I69.952 when the record clearly links current left-sided hemiplegia or hemiparesis to a previous unspecified cerebrovascular disease. The condition must be described as a sequela or residual effect, with the left side documented as dominant.
Do not use it for an acute stroke, transient neurologic symptoms, or weakness without a documented cerebrovascular cause. If dominance or the prior cerebrovascular diagnosis is unclear, check documentation before assigning the code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute cerebrovascular disease, generalized weakness, or hemiplegia from trauma or other non-cerebrovascular causes. Check documentation when the side, dominance, or cause is not specified.
Coding tip
Confirm that the record states both a residual deficit and a prior cerebrovascular disease before coding I69.952.