ICD-10 Code I69.914 – Frontal lobe and executive function deficit following unspecified cerebrovascular disease (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.914 – Frontal lobe and executive function deficit following unspecified cerebrovascular disease
What it is
This code identifies a persistent frontal-lobe or executive-function deficit that remains after an unspecified cerebrovascular disease. It reflects an aftereffect of prior brain vascular injury, not the acute stroke event.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include impaired planning, organization, judgment, attention, or mental flexibility. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the specific cognitive deficit and its link to prior cerebrovascular disease.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a frontal-lobe or executive-function deficit as a residual condition after cerebrovascular disease. It is appropriate for follow-up visits, rehabilitation, or chronic care notes describing ongoing cognitive sequelae. Confirm that the deficit is clearly attributed to the prior vascular event.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute stroke, transient ischemic attack, or nonspecific cognitive decline without a documented cerebrovascular cause. Check documentation if the record does not clearly link the deficit to prior cerebrovascular disease.
Coding tip
Code the residual deficit only when the chart states it is due to prior cerebrovascular disease.