Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I69.365 is the diagnosis code for Other paralytic syndrome following cerebral infarction, bilateral. 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 I69.365 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, I69.365 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
I69.365 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other paralytic syndrome following cerebral infarction, bilateral". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of I69.365 is I69.36 ("Other paralytic syndrome following cerebral infarction"). I69.365 provides a more specific classification within this category.
I69.365 is located in Section I60-I69 — "Cerebrovascular diseases" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use I69.365 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other paralytic syndrome following cerebral infarction, bilateral" 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 Other paralytic syndrome following cerebral infarction, bilateral is I69.365.
Yes, I69.365 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
I69.365 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I69.365 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.