ICD-10 Code I69.969 – Other paralytic syndrome following unspecified cerebrovascular disease affecting unspecified side (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.969 – Other paralytic syndrome following unspecified cerebrovascular disease affecting unspecified side
What it is
This code identifies residual paralysis or similar motor deficit after a cerebrovascular disease when the side affected is not specified. Use it for late effects, not the acute stroke event.
Clinical signs
Findings may include persistent weakness, paresis, or paralysis after prior cerebrovascular disease. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact deficit and laterality.
When to use this code
Use I69.969 when the record documents a paralytic syndrome as a sequela of cerebrovascular disease and does not identify the affected side. It is appropriate for follow-up visits focused on residual neurologic impairment. Code the underlying cerebrovascular condition only if still relevant and separately documented.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute stroke, transient ischemic attack, or weakness without a documented cerebrovascular cause. Check documentation if the side is known, because a more specific code may apply.
Coding tip
Confirm that the provider links the paralysis to prior cerebrovascular disease and that laterality is truly unspecified before assigning I69.969.