2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.965Other paralytic syndrome following unspecified cerebrovascular disease, bilateral

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I60-I69›I69

ICD-10-CM I69.965
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I69.965 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other paralytic syndrome following unspecified cerebrovascular disease, bilateral. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The code is exempt from POA reporting. 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
I69.965
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other paralytic syndrome following unspecified cerebrovascular disease, bilateral
Short Description
Oth paralytic syndrome following unsp cerebvasc disease, bi
Parent Code
I69.96
Other paralytic syndrome following unspecified cerebrovascular disease

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI60-I69Cerebrovascular diseases
CategoryI69Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease
This CodeI69.965Other paralytic syndrome following unspecified cerebrovascular disease, bilateral

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

I69.965 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

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

Brain Diseases

Your brain is the control center of your body. It controls your thoughts, memory, speech, and movement. It regulates the function of many organs. It's part of your nervous system, which also includes your spinal cord and peripheral nerves. The nervous system sends signals between your brain and the rest of the body.

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Convert I69.965 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
438.53 Lt ef oth parals-bilat
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 I69.965Overview

Is I69.965 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other paralytic syndrome following unspecified cerebrovascular disease, bilateral on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Is I69.965 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 other paralytic syndrome following unspecified cerebrovascular disease, bilateral on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I69.965?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other paralytic syndrome following unspecified cerebrovascular disease, bilateral converts to ICD-9-CM 438.53 (lt ef oth parals-bilat). 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.