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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hemiplegia

ICD-10 Coding for Hemiplegia

I69.351
I69.354

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for hemiplegia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Unilateral paralysis
Hemiparesis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hemiplegia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hemiplegia

Use ICD-10 code I69.351 for hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

Billable Code
I69.351
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of right-sided weakness post-CVA
  • • Confirmation of right side as dominant

Applicable To

  • • Right dominant hemiplegia post-stroke

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the affected side and dominance.

Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

Billable Code
I69.354
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of left-sided weakness post-CVA
  • • Confirmation of left side as non-dominant

Applicable To

  • • Left non-dominant hemiplegia post-stroke

Important Notes

  • • Default to non-dominant for left side unless specified otherwise.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I10

Essential (primary) hypertension

Use to document comorbid hypertension that may impact stroke risk.

E11.9

Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

Use to document diabetes as a risk factor for stroke.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hemiplegia?

The ICD-10 code for hemiplegia following a cerebral infarction affecting the right dominant side is I69.351.

How do you code hemiplegia post-stroke?

Use the I69 series codes for hemiplegia as a sequela of a stroke, specifying the affected side and dominance.

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