ICD-10 Code I69.954 – Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following unspecified cerebrovascular disease affecting left non-dominant side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.954 – Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following unspecified cerebrovascular disease affecting left non-dominant side
What it is
This code identifies residual weakness or paralysis on the left, non-dominant side after an unspecified cerebrovascular disease. It is used for late effects, not the acute stroke event.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include unilateral weakness, reduced motor control, or partial paralysis affecting the left non-dominant side. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use I69.954 when the record states hemiplegia or hemiparesis is due to a prior unspecified cerebrovascular disease and specifies the left non-dominant side. You should code the residual deficit, not the acute event, when the stroke is no longer active. Check documentation if dominance or laterality is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for an acute cerebrovascular accident or for weakness not documented as a cerebrovascular sequela. Do not assign it if the affected side or dominant status is not supported in the record.
Coding tip
Verify that the provider links the hemiplegia or hemiparesis to a prior cerebrovascular disease before assigning this code.