2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.392Facial weakness following cerebral infarction

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I60-I69›I69

ICD-10-CM I69.392
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I69.392 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for facial weakness following cerebral infarction. 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 weakness of face muscles as sequela of stroke. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Sequela of cerebral infarction and other cerebrovascular disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I69.392
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Facial weakness following cerebral infarction
Short Description
Facial weakness following cerebral infarction
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
I69.39
Other sequelae of cerebral infarction

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI60-I69Cerebrovascular diseases
CategoryI69Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease
This CodeI69.392Facial weakness following cerebral infarction

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

I69.392 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.

  • Weakness of face muscles as sequela of stroke
  • Weakness of facial muscle as sequela of embolic cerebrovascular accident
  • Weakness of facial muscle as sequela of ischemic cerebrovascular accident
  • Weakness of facial muscle due to and following hemorrhagic cerebrovascular accident
  • Weakness of left facial muscle
  • Weakness of left facial muscle as sequela of cerebrovascular accident
  • Weakness of left facial muscle as sequela of cerebrovascular disease
  • Weakness of right facial muscle
  • Weakness of right facial muscle as sequela of cerebrovascular accident
  • Weakness of right facial muscle as sequela of cerebrovascular disease

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Facial droop following cerebral infarction

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Droop
      • facial
        • cerebrovascular disease
          • cerebral infarction
    • Sequelae(of)
      • infarction
        • cerebral
          • facial droop
    • Sequelae(of)
      • infarction
        • cerebral
          • facial weakness
    • Sequelae(of)
      • stroke NOS
        • facial droop
    • Sequelae(of)
      • stroke NOS
        • facial weakness
    • Weak, weakening, weakness(generalized)
      • facial
        • following
          • cerebrovascular disease
            • cerebral infarction
    • Weak, weakening, weakness(generalized)
      • facial
        • following
          • cerebrovascular disease
            • stroke

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR CIR025
Sequela of cerebral infarction and other cerebrovascular disease
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Stroke

A stroke happens when there is a loss of blood flow to part of the brain. Your brain cells cannot get the oxygen and nutrients they need from blood, and they start to die within a few minutes. This can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death.

The full article covers:

  • What is a stroke?
  • What are the types of stroke?
  • Who is at risk for a stroke?
  • What are the symptoms of a stroke?
  • How are strokes diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for stroke?
  • Can strokes be prevented?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert I69.392 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
438.83 Facial weakness
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About I69.392Overview

Is I69.392 (Other sequelae of cerebral infarction) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report facial weakness following cerebral infarction on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Is I69.392 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 facial weakness following cerebral infarction on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I69.392?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, facial weakness following cerebral infarction converts to ICD-9-CM 438.83 (facial weakness). 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.