ICD-10 Code I69.011 – Memory deficit following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.011 – Memory deficit following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies a memory problem that remains after a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. Use it when the record links the deficit to the prior hemorrhagic stroke event.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, the chart may describe short-term memory loss, poor recall, or difficulty learning new information after the hemorrhage.
When to use this code
Use I69.011 when the provider documents memory deficit as a residual effect of a previous nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. Code the sequela only when the relationship is clearly stated or implied by the record. If the memory issue is due to another cause, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute subarachnoid hemorrhage, transient confusion, or memory loss without a documented link to the prior hemorrhage. Check documentation if the cause is uncertain.
Coding tip
Verify that the residual memory deficit is documented as a late effect of the nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage before assigning I69.011.