ICD-10 Code I69.298 – Other sequelae of other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.298 – Other sequelae of other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies lingering effects from a prior nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage when the specific residual problem is not otherwise classified. Use it for a past brain bleed with ongoing aftereffects, not for the acute event.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common residual findings may include weakness, speech difficulty, cognitive changes, or other neurologic deficits that remain after the hemorrhage has resolved.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly states a sequela of a previous nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage and the current visit addresses the lasting deficit. It is appropriate when the provider documents a residual condition but does not assign a more specific sequela code.
Confirm that the acute hemorrhage is no longer being treated and that the current problem is the aftereffect. If the documentation does not specify the residual condition, Check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for an active intracranial hemorrhage or for trauma-related brain bleeding. It is also wrong when a more specific sequela code describes the documented residual deficit.
Coding tip
Code the residual neurologic deficit first when documented, and use I69.298 only when the sequela is linked to a prior nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage.