ICD-10 Code I69.822 – Dysarthria following other cerebrovascular disease (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.822 – Dysarthria following other cerebrovascular disease
What it is
This code identifies dysarthria that remains after a cerebrovascular disease other than a stroke, such as a prior vascular brain event. It reflects a speech-motor problem caused by neurological injury, not a primary language disorder.
Clinical signs
Patients may have slurred, slow, or poorly articulated speech with intact language comprehension. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation, and confirm that the speech problem is documented as dysarthria after cerebrovascular disease.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record links dysarthria to a past cerebrovascular condition and the deficit is current or residual. Code it from provider documentation, such as follow-up notes describing persistent speech impairment after the vascular event.
Do not use it for acute speech changes without a documented residual diagnosis. If the chart only says “speech difficulty” or “aphasia,” check documentation before assigning this code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for dysarthria from trauma, degenerative disease, or an acute stroke without residual status. It is also incorrect for nonspecific speech disturbance when the cause is not documented.
Coding tip
Verify the cerebrovascular cause and the residual nature of the dysarthria before coding; if the linkage is unclear, check documentation.