ICD-10 Code I69.915 – Cognitive social or emotional deficit following unspecified cerebrovascular disease (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.915 – Cognitive social or emotional deficit following unspecified cerebrovascular disease
What it is
This code identifies lingering cognitive, social, or emotional problems after an unspecified cerebrovascular disease. Use it when the stroke-related condition has left deficits in thinking, behavior, or emotional regulation.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings include impaired judgment, reduced social awareness, emotional lability, or difficulty with attention and executive function after a cerebrovascular event.
When to use this code
Use I69.915 when the provider documents a cognitive, social, or emotional deficit as a late effect of an unspecified cerebrovascular disease. It applies to residual deficits, not the acute event. Code only when the relationship to the prior cerebrovascular disease is clearly stated.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute stroke symptoms, transient neurologic complaints, or deficits not linked to cerebrovascular disease. Check documentation if the provider describes dementia, delirium, or another primary psychiatric or neurologic condition.
Coding tip
Confirm the residual deficit and the underlying cerebrovascular cause are both documented before assigning this code.