I69.349
Billable

Monoplegia of lower limb following cerebral infarction affecting unspecified side

Billable / Specific Code

What is Monoplegia of lower limb following cerebral infarction affecting unspecified side?

ICD-10-CM I69.349 is the diagnosis code for Monoplegia of lower limb following cerebral infarction affecting unspecified 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.

Coding Guidelines for I69.349

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.

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I69.349 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeI69.349 — Monoplegia of lower limb following cerebral infarction affecting unspecified side
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is I69.349 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, I69.349 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does I69.349 mean?

I69.349 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Monoplegia of lower limb following cerebral infarction affecting unspecified 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 I69.349?

The parent code of I69.349 is I69.34 ("Monoplegia of lower limb following cerebral infarction"). I69.349 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I69.349 in?

I69.349 is located in Section I60-I69 — "Cerebrovascular diseases" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use I69.349?

Use I69.349 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Monoplegia of lower limb following cerebral infarction affecting unspecified 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 Monoplegia of lower limb following cerebral infarction affecting unspecified side?

The ICD-10-CM code for Monoplegia of lower limb following cerebral infarction affecting unspecified side is I69.349.

Can I69.349 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, I69.349 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is I69.349 in?

I69.349 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is I69.349 valid for 2026?

Yes, I69.349 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
I69.349
Monoplegia of lower limb following cerebral infarction affecting unspecified side
Billable / Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I60-I69 — Cerebrovascular diseases
2026 ICD-10-CM