I69.86
Non-Billable

Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease?

ICD-10-CM I69.86 is the diagnosis code for Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease. This code falls under the section "Cerebrovascular diseases" within Chapter 9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for I69.86

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as I69.86. They are mutually exclusive:

  • hemiplegia/hemiparesis following other cerebrovascular disease (I69.85-)
  • monoplegia of lower limb following other cerebrovascular disease (I69.84-)
  • monoplegia of upper limb following other cerebrovascular disease (I69.83-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where I69.86 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeI69.86 — Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease
Sub-Codes 6 entries
I69.861Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease affecting right dominant sideBillableI69.862Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease affecting left dominant sideBillableI69.863Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease affecting right non-dominant sideBillableI69.864Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease affecting left non-dominant sideBillableI69.865Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease, bilateralBillableI69.869Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease affecting unspecified sideBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is I69.86 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, I69.86 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does I69.86 mean?

I69.86 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of I69.86?

The parent code of I69.86 is I69.8 ("Sequelae of other cerebrovascular diseases"). I69.86 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is I69.86 in?

I69.86 is located in Section I60-I69 — "Cerebrovascular diseases" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of I69.86?

I69.86 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: I69.861, I69.862, I69.863, I69.864, I69.865 and more.

When should I use I69.86?

Use I69.86 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease" 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 Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease?

The ICD-10-CM code for Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease is I69.86.

Can I69.86 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, I69.86 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is I69.86 in?

I69.86 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from I69.86?

Type 1 Excludes for I69.86 include: hemiplegia/hemiparesis following other cerebrovascular disease (I69.85-); monoplegia of lower limb following other cerebrovascular disease (I69.84-); monoplegia of upper limb following other cerebrovascular disease (I69.83-).

Is I69.86 valid for 2026?

Yes, I69.86 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousI69.859Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following other cerebrovascular disease affecting unspecified sideNext →I69.861Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease affecting right dominant side
Code Details
I69.86
Other paralytic syndrome following other cerebrovascular disease
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
I60-I69 — Cerebrovascular diseases
2026 ICD-10-CM