ICD-10 Code I69.219 – Unspecified symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.219 – Unspecified symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies unspecified cognitive symptoms or signs that remain after a nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, such as a prior hemorrhagic stroke. Use it when the record links the cognitive problem to that earlier event but does not define the exact deficit.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, you may see memory problems, slowed thinking, confusion, or reduced attention after the hemorrhage, but the chart should support a persistent cognitive change.
When to use this code
Use I69.219 when the provider documents cognitive symptoms as a late effect of a previous nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage and does not specify the type of cognitive deficit. It is appropriate for follow-up visits, rehabilitation, or ongoing assessment after the acute bleed has resolved. Make sure the causal relationship is documented.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute intracranial hemorrhage, or for cognitive symptoms without a documented link to a prior hemorrhage. Check documentation if the chart instead describes dementia, delirium, or another neurologic condition.
Coding tip
Assign the sequela code only when the note clearly states the cognitive issue is due to the prior hemorrhage.