ICD-10 Code I69.890 – Apraxia following other cerebrovascular disease (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.890 – Apraxia following other cerebrovascular disease
What it is
I69.890 identifies apraxia that remains after a cerebrovascular event other than those specifically named in other post-stroke codes. It describes impaired ability to perform learned purposeful movements despite adequate strength and comprehension.
Clinical signs
Patients may have difficulty carrying out familiar motor tasks, such as dressing or using utensils, even when basic movement is intact. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record links apraxia to a prior cerebrovascular disease and the provider documents it as a residual condition. It is appropriate for aftercare or sequela documentation when the movement-planning deficit persists. Confirm that the cerebrovascular diagnosis is not one of the more specific post-stroke categories.
Do not use for
Do not use it for acute stroke, transient symptoms, or generalized weakness without documented apraxia. Check documentation if the record does not clearly connect the apraxia to a cerebrovascular cause.
Coding tip
Code the residual apraxia only when the provider explicitly documents it as a sequela of cerebrovascular disease.