I69.351
Billable

Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

Billable / Specific Code

What is Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side?

ICD-10-CM I69.351 is the diagnosis code for Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right 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.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for I69.351

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in I69.351. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • transient ischemic attack (TIA) (G45.9)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I69.351 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeI69.351 — Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is I69.351 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, I69.351 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does I69.351 mean?

I69.351 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of I69.351?

The parent code of I69.351 is I69.35 ("Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction"). I69.351 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I69.351 in?

I69.351 is located in Section I60-I69 — "Cerebrovascular diseases" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use I69.351?

Use I69.351 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side?

The ICD-10-CM code for Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side is I69.351.

Can I69.351 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, I69.351 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is I69.351 in?

I69.351 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is I69.351 valid for 2026?

Yes, I69.351 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
I69.351
Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Billable / Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I60-I69 — Cerebrovascular diseases
2026 ICD-10-CM