ICD-10 Code I69.291 – Dysphagia following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.291 – Dysphagia following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage
What it is
I69.291 identifies swallowing difficulty that remains after a nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, such as a prior hemorrhagic stroke. Use it when the dysphagia is documented as a sequela of that event.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include coughing or choking with eating, difficulty initiating a swallow, or need for texture modification. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record links current dysphagia to a past, nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage and the hemorrhage is no longer acute. It applies to residual swallowing problems after recovery, not to the initial bleed. If the cause is not clearly documented, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use it for acute dysphagia during the initial hemorrhage admission unless the provider documents a sequela. Do not use it when swallowing problems are due to another neurologic or structural cause.
Coding tip
Confirm that the provider explicitly connects dysphagia to the prior hemorrhage before assigning I69.291.