2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.351Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I60-I69›I69
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- POA Exempt
- Chronic Condition
I69.351 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as ataxic hemiparesis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Sequela of cerebral infarction and other cerebrovascular disease.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Present on Admission (POA)Billing
I69.351 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Ataxic hemiparesis
- Lacunar ataxic hemiparesis
- Lacunar ataxic hemiparesis of right dominant side
- Right hemiparesis
- Sequela of lacunar stroke
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 2 Excludes
- transient ischemic attack TIA G45.9
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Paralysis
Paralysis is the loss of muscle function in part of your body. It happens when something goes wrong with the way messages pass between your brain and muscles. Paralysis can be complete or partial. It can occur on one or both sides of your body. It can also occur in just one area, or it can be widespread.
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Convert I69.351 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About I69.351Overview
Is I69.351 (Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Is I69.351 exempt from POA reporting?
Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side on inpatient claims.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I69.351?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side converts to ICD-9-CM 438.21 (late ef-hemplga dom side). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:
- The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
- The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.
