ICD-10 Code I69.218 – Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.218 – Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies residual cognitive problems that occur after a nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, such as memory, attention, or thinking difficulties. It is used for late effects rather than the acute bleeding event.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly documented findings include impaired memory, slowed processing, poor concentration, or other cognitive changes after the hemorrhage.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents ongoing cognitive symptoms as a sequela of a prior nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. It applies when the acute hemorrhage is no longer the focus and the current visit addresses the residual cognitive deficit. Check documentation for the specific hemorrhage history and the causal link.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for the acute intracranial hemorrhage itself or for cognitive symptoms without documented connection to a prior hemorrhage. If the record does not clearly support the sequela relationship, check documentation.
Coding tip
Code the residual cognitive problem only when the chart clearly states it follows a nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage.