Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I69.342 is the diagnosis code for Monoplegia of lower limb following cerebral infarction affecting left dominant side. This code falls under the section "Cerebrovascular diseases" within Chapter 9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where I69.342 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, I69.342 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
I69.342 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Monoplegia of lower limb following cerebral infarction affecting left dominant side". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of I69.342 is I69.34 ("Monoplegia of lower limb following cerebral infarction"). I69.342 provides a more specific classification within this category.
I69.342 is located in Section I60-I69 — "Cerebrovascular diseases" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
I69.342 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use I69.342 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Monoplegia of lower limb following cerebral infarction affecting left dominant side" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Monoplegia of lower limb following cerebral infarction affecting left dominant side is I69.342.
Yes, I69.342 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
I69.342 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I69.342 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.