I69.351 — Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

I69.351

ICD-10 Chapter 9: Circulatory System — illustrative image — Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system (I00–I99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Weakness or paralysis of one side of the body (hemiplegia) remaining after a stroke, here on the right dominant side.

Also called: hemiplegia following stroke, post stroke weakness.

When this code is used

Used for hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting the right dominant side.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code I69.351 belongs to Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system, which covers codes I00–I99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Learn more about this condition

Condition guide: Stroke

Related symptoms

Muscle weakness

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code I69.351?

I69.351 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side”. Weakness or paralysis of one side of the body (hemiplegia) remaining after a stroke, here on the right dominant side.

When is code I69.351 used?

Used for hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting the right dominant side. It belongs to Chapter 9 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the circulatory system).

This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.