ICD-10 Code I69.215 – Cognitive social or emotional deficit following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.215 – Cognitive social or emotional deficit following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies a lingering cognitive, social, or emotional problem that follows a prior nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. It is a sequela code, so you use it for the after-effect rather than the original bleed.
Clinical signs
Documentation may describe impaired judgment, reduced social awareness, emotional lability, or other persistent cognitive changes after hemorrhage. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use I69.215 when the record clearly links the current cognitive, social, or emotional deficit to a previous nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. You should code the residual condition when it is the reason for the encounter or still affects care. Check documentation if the note does not specify the sequela relationship.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for the acute hemorrhage itself or for cognitive problems without a documented stroke-related cause. If the deficit is due to another neurologic or psychiatric condition, choose the more accurate diagnosis.
Coding tip
Confirm the provider documents both the prior hemorrhage and the residual deficit, because sequela coding depends on that causal link.