ICD-10 Code I69.12 – Speech and language deficits following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.12 – Speech and language deficits following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies speech or language problems that remain after a nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. Use it for post-stroke communication deficits, not for the acute bleeding event itself.
Clinical signs
Findings may include aphasia, dysarthria, word-finding difficulty, or impaired comprehension after the hemorrhage. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use I69.12 when the record documents ongoing speech or language deficits as a sequela of a prior nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. It applies after the acute phase, when the deficit is still being managed or assessed. Code the residual communication problem, not the original hemorrhage, if that event is no longer active.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute intracerebral hemorrhage or for speech problems from trauma, surgery, or another neurologic cause. Check documentation if the relationship to the hemorrhage is not clearly stated.
Coding tip
Link the communication deficit to the prior hemorrhage in the chart before assigning this sequela code.