ICD-10 Code I69.220 – Aphasia following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.220 – Aphasia following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies aphasia that remains after a nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. It describes a language disorder affecting speaking, understanding, reading, or writing after bleeding in the brain.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings include difficulty finding words, impaired comprehension, or reduced ability to express thoughts after the hemorrhagic event.
When to use this code
Use I69.220 when the record documents aphasia as a residual effect of a prior nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. The condition should be coded when the hemorrhage is no longer acute and the language deficit is being managed or noted on follow-up. Check documentation if the cause is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for aphasia from traumatic brain injury, acute stroke symptoms, or aphasia without a documented hemorrhagic cause. If the type of intracranial hemorrhage is not specified, check documentation.
Coding tip
Link the aphasia to the prior nontraumatic hemorrhage in the note before assigning this sequela code.