Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I69.865 is the diagnosis code for Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease, 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 I69.865 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, I69.865 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
I69.865 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease, bilateral". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of I69.865 is I69.86 ("Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease"). I69.865 provides a more specific classification within this category.
I69.865 is located in Section I60-I69 — "Cerebrovascular diseases" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use I69.865 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease, 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 other cerebrovascular disease, bilateral is I69.865.
Yes, I69.865 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
I69.865 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I69.865 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.