ICD-10-CM I69.3: Sequelae of cerebral infarction

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for I69.3

Sequelae of cerebral infarction

Coding Notes & Guidelines for I69.3

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • hemiplegia/hemiparesis following cerebral infarction (I69.35-)
  • monoplegia of lower limb following cerebral infarction (I69.34-)
  • monoplegia of upper limb following cerebral infarction (I69.33-)
Excludes2: Not Included Here

transient ischemic attack (TIA) (G45.9)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

transient ischemic attack (TIA) (G45.9)

Use Additional Code
  • code to identify type of paralytic syndrome, such as:
  • locked-in state (G83.5)
  • quadriplegia (G82.5-)
Use Additional Code

code to identify the type of dysphagia, if known (R13.11-R13.19)

Use Additional Code

code to identify the sequelae

Inclusion Terms

Sequelae of stroke NOS

Inclusion Terms

Stuttering following cerebral infarction

Inclusion Terms

Facial droop following cerebral infarction

Inclusion Terms
  • Alteration of sensation following cerebral infarction
  • Disturbance of vision following cerebral infarction

Parent Code (Less Specific):

I69 - Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease

About ICD-10-CM Code I69.3 (Sequelae of cerebral infarction)

ICD-10-CM code I69.3 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM I69.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about I69.3 - Sequelae of cerebral infarction. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Sequelae of cerebral infarction.