ICD-10 Code I69.012 – Visuospatial deficit and spatial neglect following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I69.012 – Visuospatial deficit and spatial neglect following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies persistent visuospatial problems or spatial neglect that occur after a nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. It describes a late effect, not the acute bleed itself.
Clinical signs
Patients may ignore objects or people on one side, misjudge space, or have difficulty with navigation, dressing, or copying shapes. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record documents visuospatial deficit or spatial neglect as a sequela of a prior nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. The condition should be ongoing and linked in the documentation to the earlier hemorrhage. If the relationship is unclear, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use for the acute subarachnoid hemorrhage itself or for neglect from a different cause. Do not assign it when the chart only notes nonspecific cognitive impairment without spatial neglect.
Coding tip
Confirm that the provider documents a causal link to the prior nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage before coding I69.012.