I69.392
Billable

Facial weakness following cerebral infarction

Billable / Specific Code

What is Facial weakness following cerebral infarction?

ICD-10-CM I69.392 is the diagnosis code for Facial weakness following cerebral infarction. 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.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for I69.392

✅ This Code Includes

  • Facial droop following cerebral infarction

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I69.392 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeI69.392 — Facial weakness following cerebral infarction
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is I69.392 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, I69.392 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does I69.392 mean?

I69.392 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Facial weakness following cerebral infarction". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of I69.392?

The parent code of I69.392 is I69.39 ("Other sequelae of cerebral infarction"). I69.392 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I69.392 in?

I69.392 is located in Section I60-I69 — "Cerebrovascular diseases" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use I69.392?

Use I69.392 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Facial weakness following cerebral infarction" 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 Facial weakness following cerebral infarction?

The ICD-10-CM code for Facial weakness following cerebral infarction is I69.392.

Can I69.392 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, I69.392 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is I69.392 in?

I69.392 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is I69.392 valid for 2026?

Yes, I69.392 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
I69.392
Facial weakness following cerebral infarction
Billable / Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I60-I69 — Cerebrovascular diseases
2026 ICD-10-CM