ICD-10 Code I69.221 – Dysphasia following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.221 – Dysphasia following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage
What it is
I69.221 identifies dysphasia that remains after an intracranial hemorrhage not caused by trauma. Use it for a language disorder following the bleed, not for the acute hemorrhage itself.
Clinical signs
Patients may have trouble speaking, finding words, or understanding language after the hemorrhage. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for whether the deficit is dysphasia and linked to the prior nontraumatic bleed.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record documents dysphasia as a residual effect of a previous nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage. It is appropriate in follow-up care, rehabilitation, or chronic neurologic deficit visits. Code the sequela, not the original event, when the hemorrhage is no longer acute.
Do not use for
Do not use it for acute intracranial hemorrhage or for speech problems without documented linkage to a prior hemorrhage. If the cause is unclear, check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm that the provider links the dysphasia to a past nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage before assigning I69.221.