ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 438.20
Diagnosis Code: 438.20 (Raw: 43820)
Description: Late effects of cerebrovascular disease, hemiplegia affecting unspecified side
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code 438.20 is designated for Late effects of cerebrovascular disease, hemiplegia affecting unspecified side. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.
