ICD-10 Code I69.312 – Visuospatial Deficit and Spatial Neglect Following Cerebral Infarction (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.312 – Visuospatial deficit and spatial neglect following cerebral infarction
What it is
I69.312 identifies visuospatial deficit or spatial neglect that remains after a cerebral infarction. Use it for post-stroke problems with perceiving space, objects, or one side of the body.
Clinical signs
Patients may ignore stimuli on one side, miss objects in that visual field, or have difficulty judging distances and spatial relationships. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents visuospatial deficit or spatial neglect as a sequela of a prior cerebral infarction. It supports coding of ongoing neurologic impairment after the acute stroke phase.
Assign it only when the record clearly links the deficit to the infarction. Check documentation if the note describes general cognitive change, visual loss, or weakness without stating neglect or visuospatial impairment.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute stroke symptoms, unspecified cognitive deficits, or visual field loss alone. Check documentation if the cause is another neurologic disorder.
Coding tip
Confirm that the infarction is historical and that the neglect or visuospatial deficit is documented as a residual effect.