Hemiplga following cerebral infarction affecting unsp side

This code signifies residual weakness or paralysis affecting one side of the body (hemiparesis) or complete paralysis of one side (hemiplegia) that developed as a direct consequence of a cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke). It indicates a long-term neurological deficit rather than the acute stroke event itself. The "unspecified side" denotes that the medical record does not specify whether the left or right side is affected.

Apply this code for patients presenting with persistent hemiplegia or hemiparesis documented as a sequela of a prior cerebral infarction, where the affected side is not specified. This code is appropriate for use in rehabilitation settings, follow-up visits, or when managing chronic neurological deficits post-stroke. Documentation must clearly link the hemiplegia/hemiparesis to a previous cerebral infarction.

• Always attempt to clarify the affected side (left or right) from the medical record to use a more specific code (I69.351 or I69.352).
• This code is for sequelae of a cerebral infarction, not the acute stroke itself. Do not use with acute stroke codes (I63.-).
• Proper sequencing dictates that this code typically follows the primary diagnosis for the current encounter, unless the sequela is the primary reason for the visit.